Puerto Rico’s governor, Pedro Pierluisi, has declared a state of emergency in response to the severe impact of heavy rains, widespread flooding, and landslides across the U.S. territory, ABC News reported.

The declaration comes after relentless rainfall inundated the island, resulting in one reported missing person.

Pierluisi has taken swift action, mobilizing the National Guard on Wednesday to assist the 22 municipalities most severely affected by the relentless downpours.

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