In pictures: the devastation of Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is the most powerful storm ever recorded in the Atlantic
Hurricane Irma is the most powerful storm ever recorded in the Atlantic
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At least six people have died on Saint Martin, one of the worst-hit islands as damage swept the Caribbean
At least six people have died on Saint Martin, one of the worst-hit islands as damage swept the Caribbean
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Homes flooded in the French territory of Saint Barthelemy (St Barts)
Homes flooded in the French territory of Saint Barthelemy (St Barts)
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More damage is feared in Puerto Rico, where wind and rain bands were starting to batter the coast
More damage is feared in Puerto Rico, where wind and rain bands were starting to batter the coast
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Pleasure craft lie crammed against the shore in Paraquita Bay on Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Pleasure craft lie crammed against the shore in Paraquita Bay on Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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Irma destroyed a weather station on St Barts and spread debris across the streets
Irma destroyed a weather station on St Barts and spread debris across the streets
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Rescue teams search Fajardo, in Puerto Rico
Rescue teams search Fajardo, in Puerto Rico
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The storm passed over the Leeward Islands in the West Indies and is expected to reach Florida tomorrow
The storm passed over the Leeward Islands in the West Indies and is expected to reach Florida tomorrow
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