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Dominica Destruction After Hurricane Maria
IN PICTURES: Hurricane Maria ravished the small Caribbean island of Dominica.

teleSUR correspondent Madelein Garcia documented the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in Dominica, where she reported the entire population has been affected and rescue operations are difficult due to roads being obstructed.

Some small villages in isolated communities have been totally destroyed as Venezuelan and Cuban rescue teams reached these outer areas.

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A nationwide curfew has been imposed from 4 p.m. until 9 a.m. to avoid further health issues.
A nationwide curfew has been imposed from 4 p.m. until 9 a.m. to avoid further health issues. Photo:teleSUR
The main priority for all countries involved in the Dominica relief efforts continues to be the delivery of clean water.
The main priority for all countries involved in the Dominica relief efforts continues to be the delivery of clean water. Photo:teleSUR
So far, 15 people have been confirmed dead due to the “brutal” and “unprecedented” hurricane, noted the Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit.
So far, 15 people have been confirmed dead due to the “brutal” and “unprecedented” hurricane, noted the Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit. Photo:teleSUR
Though Skerrit wasn't scheduled to attend the 72nd U.N. General Assembly, he traveled to New York Saturday to describe the widespread destruction on his island and ask for relief aid.
Though Skerrit wasn't scheduled to attend the 72nd U.N. General Assembly, he traveled to New York Saturday to describe the widespread destruction on his island and ask for relief aid. Photo:teleSUR
Vast areas of Dominica are currently without power or landline communication.
Vast areas of Dominica are currently without power or landline communication. Photo:teleSUR
All roads are obstructed on Dominica, hampering relief and rescue efforts, according to teleSUR correspondent Madelein Garcia.
All roads are obstructed on Dominica, hampering relief and rescue efforts, according to teleSUR correspondent Madelein Garcia. Photo:teleSUR
Hardly a tree has remained intact on Dominica after the devastation and death wrought by Hurricane Maria.
Hardly a tree has remained intact on Dominica after the devastation and death wrought by Hurricane Maria. Photo:teleSUR
UNICEF reported that the entire child population, some 23,000 children, are in a vulnerable situation, particularly due to the scarcity of clean drinking water.
UNICEF reported that the entire child population, some 23,000 children, are in a vulnerable situation, particularly due to the scarcity of clean drinking water. Photo:teleSUR
Calling for action on global climate change, the Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit stressed the need for “all countries to do more,” especially for the safety of those smaller nations that bear the brunt of the destruction.
Calling for action on global climate change, the Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit stressed the need for “all countries to do more,” especially for the safety of those smaller nations that bear the brunt of the destruction. Photo:teleSUR
Published 24 September 2017
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