Waves hit the shoreline as Tropical Storm Ernesto moves through the area in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on August 14, 2024. On August 13, Ernesto advanced through the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico. AFP

Flood water spills through a fence onto a street in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, as Tropical Storm Ernesto passes through the area on August 14, 2024. AFP

A view of vehicle damaged after Tropical Storm Ernesto hit Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on August 14, 2024. AFP

Downed power lines are seen after Tropical Storm Ernesto moved through the area in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on August 14, 2024. AFP

An overturned travel trailer is seen after Tropical Storm Ernesto hit Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on August 14, 2024. AFP

Police block a flooded road in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, as Tropical Storm Ernesto passes through the area on August 14, 2024. AFP