A group of aerial photos show the damage left by Hurricane Irma throughout the Dutch Caribbean island of Saint Martin. /Caixin Photo

With a population of 77,000 people, the small island is facing widespread cleanup. /Caixin Photo

Hurricane Irma is the most powerful Atlantic Ocean storm in recorded history, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 295 kph. /Caixin Photo

The storm is expected to make landfall in the US state of Florida Sunday. /Caixin Photo