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Ernesto hits Puerto Rico: power outages, floods, hurricane

Ernesto reached Category 1 hurricane status on Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico overnight, causing power outages and floods. Early Wednesday, the centre of Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. LUMA, a service provider, reported that over 728,000 customers, nearly half the island, are without power. The eastern and…