AP photographers capture destruction, heartache, resilience

PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026

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Tropical storms pummeled the land and ravaged ecosystems. Floodwaters engulfed streets and left cars stuck in mud. And fires scorched trees and consumed houses.

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