SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years tore off roofs and doors, knocked out power across the entire island and unleashed heavy flooding Wednesday in an onslaught that could plunge the U.S. territory deeper into financial crisis. It’s a system that has destroyed everything in its path.”It was the second time in two weeks that Puerto Rico felt the wrath of a hurricane. The heavy winds and rain and the noise of things crashing outside woke many across Puerto Rico before daybreak. At one recently built hotel in San Juan, water dripped through the ceiling of a sixth-floor room and seeped through the window. As Maria closed in, Trump offered his support via Twitter: “Puerto Rico being hit hard by new monster Hurricane.

Source: National Post September 20, 2017 19:52 UTC