Thousands without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin pummels region

Nearly 155,000 utility customers are without power in Puerto Rico as Category 3 Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. “The adverse weather has caused multiple interruptions across the island,” Luma Energy, a power company in Puerto Rico, said on X. “Our teams continue to work to address each situation as quickly and safely as possible.”