Hurricanes and Tropical Storms – Page 30

Puerto Rico’s Power Grid Was Fragile Even Before Hurricane Fiona

The island’s electrical grid has been crippled by a series of storms and other woes, including mismanagement.

Hurricane Maria landed in Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 20, 2017.

The storm moved west into the Dominican Republic, as conditions in Puerto Rico remained too dangerous for repair workers early Monday.

Geography and climate add to the challenges for the hard-hit isolated communities as the cold months draw closer.

The storm, called Nanmadol, carried gales and heavy rain as it was expected to creep up nearly the entire length of the country.