The World Meteorological Organization retired the name Maria because of the hurricane’s catastrophic effect on Puerto Rico and its population; it was deemed inappropriate for future use. The name was replaced with Margot for the 2023 season. Names are retired when a storm is so deadly or costly that their reuse could be interpreted as insensitive.
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