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Silted-up Dam Reservoir and river on Rio De La Plata, near Camario, Puerto Rico

The impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico's Rio De La Plata and dam, near Camario, Puerto Rico. After more than 50 days, the river and reservoir are completely silted up, preventing nearby communities from using river water to supply their potable water needs. Photo taken November 13, 2017, near Camario, Puerto Rico.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Camario, PR, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 6
Copyright: © Morris Maslia