Luma, the company that operates power transmission and distribution, said bad weather, including winds of 80 mph, had disrupted transmission lines, leading to 'a blackout on all the island.'
Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.
Fiona struck on the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which hit Puerto Rico 33 years ago as a Category 3 storm. "Current weather conditions are extremely dangerous and are hindering out capacity to evaluate the complete situation," it said, adding that it could take several days to fully restore power. Officials reported several road closures across the island as trees and small landslides blocked access.
"There are thousands of birds here, and they are nowhere to be seen," he said."Even the birds have realized what is coming, and they're preparing." "I don't trust them," she said, referring to the government."I lost trust after what happened after Hurricane Maria."
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