Fiona becomes hurricane as it heads toward Puerto Rico

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Fiona has become a hurricane, with sustained winds of 130 km per hour, as it is heading toward Puerto Rico, according to the latest public advisory issued by the U.S. Hurricane Center on Sunday.

Hurricane conditions are expected across portions of Puerto Rico on Sunday, with heavy rains likely to produce life-threatening flash floods and urban flooding.

Fiona is forecast to continue to strengthen after moving away from the U.S. territory.

U.S. President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Puerto Rico on Sunday morning as Fiona is approaching the island. Enditem

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