The number of victims of the hurricane "Maria" in Puerto Rico increased to 34

The number of those who died as a result of the destructive hurricane "Maria" in Puerto Rico reached 34, reports Reuters with reference to Governor Ricardo Rosello. Earlier, 16 dead were reported.

Due to the hurricane "Maria" island state with a population of about 3.4 million people was left completely without electricity. Rocero Rossello said that for the full restoration of electricity supply to the island, months can go. In addition, an acute lack of food, drinking water and fuel arose in the country.

Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 20, becoming the strongest storm in the history of this island state associated with the United States for almost 90 years. The element was brought to the island of a strong wind and heavy rains, which led to large -scale floods.

The population of the island warned of a threat to flood. The streets of the Puertorikan capital of San Juan in the historical part of the city after a hurricane were strewn with fragments of buildings and fallen lampposts.

US President Donald Trump visited Puerto Rico on Tuesday. He praised the work done by the authorities to eliminate the consequences of the element. According to TASS, the American leader also met with Governor Ricardo Rosello and thanked him for the help provided to the injured residents of the island.

According to the calculations of the analytical agency Moody's Analytics, the damage caused to the state may amount to up to 95 billion dollars.