The Guajataca Dam in Puerto Rico has given way e is causing 'extremely dangerous' floods, in particular in two towns along the river: this was announced by the US weather service (NWS), quoted by the BBC, adding that the evacuation of the population of two inhabited centers along the river is underway.
Under the action of the rains brought by hurricane Maria, which is devastating the Caribbean, the subsidence occurred at 14:10 local time, 21.10 Italian time, immediately flooding the towns of Isabela and Quebradillas.
