Beryl causes power outages, flooding in Puerto Rico
July 9 (UPI) -- Remnants of Beryl, the Atlantic season's first hurricane, brought heavy winds and rains to Puerto Rico Monday, resulting in landslides and power outages.
More than 20,000 homes and businesses were without power as the storm passed over the island, including at least 1,500 who have been without electricity since Hurricane Maria devastated the island last year, Lt. Gov. Luis Rivera Marín told the Miami Herald.
About 60,000 homes were still covered by tarps after Hurricane Maria destroyed roofs, and several temporary bridges were still in place.
Puerto Rican officials declared a state of emergency Friday and urged people in flood-prone areas to seek safety. The territory opened dozens of shelters capable of holding more than 100,000 people.
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