Source: The Associated Press, October 4, 2017
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The official death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has increased to 34 from 16, the U.S. territory’s governor said Tuesday.
Gov. Ricardo Rossello also said he believes the hurricane that struck on Sept. 20 with winds over 150 mph caused $90 billion in damage across the Caribbean island.
The governor made the announcement at a news conference following U.S. President Donald Trump’s short visit to the U.S. territory to assess the storm’s impact.
Image Source: Marine One helicopter carrying U.S. President Donald Trump surveys areas impacted by Hurricane Maria, on Oct. 3, 2017, near San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Evan Vucci / AP)
