Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid and damaging other infrastructure. People drive along a road littered with fallen power lines after the passing of Hurricane Rafael in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Madeleine Mur carries her dog through a flooded street after Hurricane Rafael passed through Batabano, Cuba, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. A man makes his way through trees brought down by Hurricane Rafael along the road leading to San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

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Cuba restores power grid and resumes planned blackouts of about 5 hours a day
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba restores power grid and resumes planned blackouts of about 5 hours a day

Associated Press  

HAVANA — After a nationwide blackout left millions without electricity for several hours in Cuba, the power grid was restored Thursday, authorities said, adding that scheduled power outages will now resume. As for the scheduled power outages, Cuban authorities said they will continue their current practice of implementing daily, five-hour power outages by block or zone as they have been …

Cuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis

Al Jazeera  

School and work activities resume, but Cuban authorities say policy of rolling, five-hour daily blackouts will continue. Authorities say Cuba’s national electricity grid has been reconnected but is still struggling to meet demand after a nationwide blackout left millions of people without power for hours. This week’s nationwide blackout — the third in less than two months — occurred in …

Cuba plunged into darkness as electrical grid suffers fresh collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba plunged into darkness as electrical grid suffers fresh collapse

CNN  

Havana, Cuba CNN — Cuba’s energy grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power, the latest in a series of failures on an island struggling from creaking infrastructure, natural disasters and economic turmoil. The state-run utility company, the Cuban Electric Union, said workers were attempting to get the grid back online but local officials warned residents the difficult process of restoring …

Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say Antonio Guiteras power plant shut down overnight, prompting collapse of national power grid. Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed again, leaving millions of people across the Caribbean island without electricity in the latest such failure in recent months. Authorities said the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas, the country’s top electricity producer, shut down about 2am on Wednesday, …

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

Associated Press  

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, and death and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast. In October, Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified and the storm’s maximum wind speeds hit a screaming 180 mph, making …

After hurricanes, two earthquakes jolt crisis-hit Cuba
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After hurricanes, two earthquakes jolt crisis-hit Cuba

Raw Story  

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, U.S. geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide. - 'People got scared' - The state-run newspaper Granma said no deaths had been immediately reported from Sunday's quakes, but that they had been felt throughout eastern and central provinces of …

Powerful earthquake hits Cuba amid ongoing crisis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerful earthquake hits Cuba amid ongoing crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

A powerful earthquake has hit eastern Cuba, adding more problems to a country still reeling from a series of recent storms and blackouts. “There have been landslides, damage to homes and power lines,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a social media post, adding that the areas of Santiago de Cuba and Granma were affected. Other residents in Santiago, Cuba’s …

Earthquake today: Two powerful quakes jolt Cuba after hurricane and blackouts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake today: Two powerful quakes jolt Cuba after hurricane and blackouts

Live Mint  

Two back-to-back earthquakes struck Cuba weeks after floods and a strong hurricane caused huge damage to the coastal region. The recent episode of two storms comes after a week of damage due to Rafael, a category 3 storm that struck the island last Wednesday. The recent episode of two fresh earthquakes was enough to revive their troubles, which began after …

Two back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Cuba within an hour, damage homes
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Cuba within an hour, damage homes

India Today  

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide. 'People got scared' The state-run newspaper Granma said no deaths had been immediately reported from Sunday's quakes, but that they had been felt throughout eastern and central provinces of the Caribbean …

Earthquake rocks Cuba as residents struggle to recover from recent storms
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake rocks Cuba as residents struggle to recover from recent storms

Al Jazeera  

Officials say efforts to assess damage are under way after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Cuba. A powerful earthquake has hit eastern Cuba, adding more problems to a country still reeling from a series of recent storms and blackouts. “There have been landslides, damage to homes and power lines,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a social media post, adding that …

Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rafael weakened Saturday to a …

Why forecasters can't predict Hurricane Rafael's path
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why forecasters can't predict Hurricane Rafael's path

Daily Mail  

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as the 17th named storm of the season - but its path has stumped forecasters. A spaghetti model showed that Rafael has six potential paths to the US, but experts say that none of these are as likely as the storm tracking west toward Mexico AccuWeather meteorologists, however, said that …

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

Deccan Chronicle  

Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid and damaging other infrastructure. No fatalities were immediately reported in Cuba, and Hurricane Rafael had weakened to a Category 2 storm as it swirled across the gulf toward Mexico where heavy rains were expected in …

Terrifying footage shows Hurricane Rafael's power as it slams into Cuba with 115mph winds causing entire country's power system to collapse
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying footage shows Hurricane Rafael's power as it slams into Cuba with 115mph winds causing entire country's power system to collapse

Daily Mail  

Cuba's power grid collapsed on Wednesday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane slammed into the island with 115mph winds. Hurricane Rafael lashed Cuba's capital Havana on Wednesday night with driving rain and violent gusts of wind. People walk on the streets during the pass of the Hurricane Rafael's eye in Pueblo Candelaria on Wednesday Broken tree branches and fallen trees …

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing life-threatening storm surge to Cuba
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing life-threatening storm surge to Cuba

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tropical Storm Rafael intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, making landfall in western Cuba as it approached …

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

The Hindu  

Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and knocked out the country’s power grid. The magnitude of the impact remained unclear through the early hours of the day, but forecasters warned that Hurricane Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to Cuba after ravaging parts of the Cayman …

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cuba was left reeling Thursday …

Hurricane Rafael strikes Cuba after powerful winds knock out the country’s power grid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael strikes Cuba after powerful winds knock out the country’s power grid

Live Mint  

Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, shortly after powerful winds knocked out the country's power grid. Forecasters warned Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to western swaths of the island after it knocked out power and dumped rain on the Cayman Islands and Jamaica the day before. The …

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba, knocks down island's entire power grid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba, knocks down island's entire power grid

India Today  

Hurricane Rafael pushed into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country's power grid. Forecasters warned Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to western swaths of the island after it knocked out power and dumped rain on …

Entire island of Cuba without power after passage of Hurricane Rafael
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Entire island of Cuba without power after passage of Hurricane Rafael

Al Jazeera  

Cubans are having a bad sense of deja vu after the second major hurricane and islandwide power outage in two weeks. The entire island of Cuba has been left without power for the second time in two weeks after Hurricane Rafael tore across its western farmlands with raging winds, destroying crops and knocking down trees and power lines. Information was …

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island

NPR  

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP HAVANA — Hurricane Rafael pushed into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country's power grid. Forecasters warned Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and …

Photos: Hurricane Rafael batters Cuba, plunging the island into a blackout
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Hurricane Rafael batters Cuba, plunging the island into a blackout

Al Jazeera  

Less than a month after Hurricane Milton churned over the island of Cuba, the country has been struck by yet another powerful storm: Hurricane Rafael. Rafael made landfall on Wednesday as a formidable Category 3 storm, which qualifies it as a major hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricane Rafael plunged Cuba into a blackout, just weeks after a power plant …

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

LA Times  

A Cuban flag shredded by the winds of Hurricane Rafael flies above the statue of General Calixto Garcia in Havana on Wednesday. Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. Hurricane Rafael crossed a western portion of Cuba on Wednesday evening about …

Cuba faces yet another nationwide power outage after Hurricane Rafael makes landfall
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cuba faces yet another nationwide power outage after Hurricane Rafael makes landfall

Firstpost  

Cuba’s Energy and Mines Ministry said that a ‘controlled disconnection of power circuits’ would be carried out to avoid accidents and power cuts Cars drive on Havana's seafront boulevard Malecon as the country's electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, in Havana, Cuba, October 20, 2024. File Image / Reuters Cuba’s national power grid suffered yet another country-wide blackout after Hurricane …

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing life-threatening storm surge to Cuba
Trending News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing life-threatening storm surge to Cuba

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tropical Storm Rafael intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, making landfall in western Cuba as it approached …

Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power and heads into the Gulf on a much different path
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power and heads into the Gulf on a much different path

CNN  

CNN — Hurricane Rafael pulled away from Cuba Thursday morning after slamming into the island as a Category 3 hurricane and taking down its entire power grid for about 24 hours. Rafael – now a Category 2 hurricane – entered the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday night after cutting through Cuba and will track west over the southern Gulf through the …

Hurricane Rafael forecast to strengthen to powerful Category 3 storm before hitting Cuba
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael forecast to strengthen to powerful Category 3 storm before hitting Cuba

LA Times  

Hurricane Rafael barreled toward Cuba on Wednesday, forecast to make landfall in western Cuba as a major Category 3 hurricane that forecasters warn could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods. The U.S. State Department issued an advisory for Cuba on Tuesday afternoon, offering departure flights to nonessential staff and American citizens, and advising others to “reconsider travel to …

Hurricane Rafael intensifies rapidly as it closes in on Cuba
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael intensifies rapidly as it closes in on Cuba

Al Jazeera  

Rafael, now a major Category 3 hurricane, triggered an island-wide power blackout as it nears Cuba. Hurricane Rafael began lashing Cuba’s south shore as a Category 3 cyclone, according to the United States National Weather Service, packing sustained winds of 185km/h, as the Cuban government announced a nationwide blackout. Rafael also exacerbated the island’s acute energy crisis, which has led …

Hurricane Rafael Approaches Cayman Islands, Cuba as Tropical Storm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Rafael Approaches Cayman Islands, Cuba as Tropical Storm

Associated Press  

Tropical Storm Rafael is heading toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba, with heavy rains and potential for hurricanes. The storm is currently located 105 miles southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean near the Cayman Islands late Tuesday. The storm is forecast to move near Jamaica on Tuesday morning, be near …

Storm in the Caribbean is on a track to likely hit Cuba as a hurricane
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm in the Caribbean is on a track to likely hit Cuba as a hurricane

The Independent  

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Cuba Struggles to Recover from Blackout, Storm
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5 months ago

Cuba Struggles to Recover from Blackout, Storm

Live Mint  

Cuba is recovering from a nationwide blackout that killed at least seven people after Oscar crossed the island's eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain. The country's capital was partially illuminated after a large-scale blackout generated a handful of protests and a stern government warning that any unrest would be punished.

Cuba Struggles to Recover from Blackout, Storm
5 months ago

Cuba Struggles to Recover from Blackout, Storm

Associated Press  

Cuba is battling to recover from a nationwide blackout that killed at least six people after Oscar crossed the island's eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain. The country's capital was partially illuminated Monday night after a large-scale blackout generated a handful of protests and a stern government warning that any unrest would be punished.

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six
5 months ago

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Cuban government and its …

Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm
5 months, 1 week ago

Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm

The Independent  

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Hurricane Oscar Makes Landfall in Cuba, Adding to Power Outage Crisis
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5 months, 1 week ago

Hurricane Oscar Makes Landfall in Cuba, Adding to Power Outage Crisis

News 18  

Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in Cuba, causing a major power outage and further hardship for the country. The island is already battling sky-high inflation and shortages of food, medicine, fuel and water. The arrival of Oscar adds to the country's woes, with residents facing a chaotic situation with limited access to electricity, water and other essential resources.

Deadly storm strikes Cuba during lingering nationwide blackout
5 months, 1 week ago

Deadly storm strikes Cuba during lingering nationwide blackout

LA Times  

Residents walk on a street during a blackout following the failure of a major power plant Sunday in Havana. “This hurts everyone, but the elderly most of all.” The Cuban government has a low tolerance for civil disobedience and Díaz-Canel warned on national television Sunday that “we’re not going to allow any vandalism, or let anyone disturb people’s tranquility.” The …

Cubans struggle as power not fully restored to the island after days of blackout
5 months, 1 week ago

Cubans struggle as power not fully restored to the island after days of blackout

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many Cubans were waiting in …

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power
5 months, 1 week ago

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power

NPR  

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Cuba's power grid shut down Friday. GREEN: Well, according to Cuban government officials, it was triggered shortly after the failure of one of the country's largest power plants near the capital of Havana. Cuba's prime minister blamed the problem on deteriorating infrastructure, as well …

Cuba suffers island-wide blackout with millions losing power after national grid fails
5 months, 1 week ago

Cuba suffers island-wide blackout with millions losing power after national grid fails

The Independent  

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Cubans suffer as hurricane-caused power outage goes on
2 years, 5 months ago

Cubans suffer as hurricane-caused power outage goes on

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government has not said what percentage of the …

Cuba suffers complete blackout after hurricane Ian knocks out power grid
2 years, 6 months ago

Cuba suffers complete blackout after hurricane Ian knocks out power grid

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated and others fled the area ahead of the arrival of Ian, which caused flooding, damaged houses and toppled trees Havana: Cuba remained in the dark early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out its power grid and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it hit the island’s western tip as …

Hurricane Ian to strike Florida at Cat 4, knocked out power to all of Cuba
2 years, 6 months ago

Hurricane Ian to strike Florida at Cat 4, knocked out power to all of Cuba

Hindustan Times  

Hurricane Ian to strike Florida at Cat 4, knocked out power to all of Cuba The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted Ian could become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 130 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted Ian could become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 130 mph before roaring ashore on Florida's …

Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid
2 years, 6 months ago

Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Hurricane Ian knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it slammed into the island’s western tip as a major hurricane Tuesday. It made landfall as a Category 3 storm on the island’s western end, devastating Pinar del Río province, where much of the tobacco used for Cuba’s …

Cuba works to restore electricity after Hurricane Ian knocked power out island wide
2 years, 6 months ago

Cuba works to restore electricity after Hurricane Ian knocked power out island wide

NPR  

Cuba works to restore electricity after Hurricane Ian knocked power out island wide Enlarge this image toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP Ramon Espinosa/AP HAVANA — Cuban officials said they had begun to restore some power Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out electricity to the entire island while devastating some of the country's most important tobacco farms when it hit the island's …

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4
2 years, 6 months ago

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it barreled toward Cuba on a track to hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday. “Cuba is expecting extreme hurricane-force winds, also life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall,” U.S. National Hurricane Center senior specialist Daniel Brown told The Associated Press. The hurricane center predicted areas of Cuba’s …

Cuba remains in the dark after hurricane knocks out power grid
2 years, 6 months ago

Cuba remains in the dark after hurricane knocks out power grid

NPR  

Cuba remains in the dark after hurricane knocks out power grid Enlarge this image toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP Ramon Espinosa/AP HAVANA — Cuba remained in the dark early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out its power grid and devastated some of the country's most important tobacco farms when it hit the island's western tip as a major storm. It made …

Tropical storm Elsa crosses Cuba: Here's how it looks from space
3 years, 8 months ago

Tropical storm Elsa crosses Cuba: Here's how it looks from space

India Today  

Tropical storm Elsa, which is hurtling towards Florida, exited Cuba on Tuesday, triggering heavy rains over the Caribbean's largest island in its wake. As a precaution, Cuban officials had evacuated 1,80,000 people against the possibility of heavy flooding from the storm that already battered several Caribbean islands, killing at least three people. A tropical storm watch and storm surge watch …

Tropical Storm Elsa brushing along Cuba’s southern coast
3 years, 8 months ago

Tropical Storm Elsa brushing along Cuba’s southern coast

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Cuba evacuated 180,000 people amid fears Sunday that Tropical Storm Elsa could cause heavy flooding after battering several Caribbean islands, killing at least three people. The Cuban government opened shelters and moved to protect sugarcane and cocoa crops ahead of the storm, which was offshore moving along Cuba’s southern coast late Sunday and expected to make landfall farther …

Cuba evacuates 180,000 people as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches
3 years, 8 months ago

Cuba evacuates 180,000 people as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches

India Today  

Cuba evacuated 180,000 people amid fears Sunday that Tropical Storm Elsa could cause heavy flooding after battering several Caribbean islands, killing at least three people. The Cuban government opened shelters and moved to protect sugarcane and cocoa crops ahead of the storm, which was offshore moving along Cuba’s southern coast Sunday night. Elsa’s center was near Cuba’s southern coast Sunday …

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