The National Weather Service (NWS) said the "imminent failure" of the Guajataca Dam was a "life-threatening situation". More than 70,000 people live in the nearby areas of Isabela and Quebradillas.

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Maria put stress on the Guajataca Dam The island, which is more than $72bn in debt, is facing the largest bankruptcy case in US history. Gov Rossello warned that ...