Cuba braces for Hurricane Rafael's landfall, evacuating over 66,000 amid recovery efforts.

Cuba is preparing for Hurricane Rafael, expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday night, following a recent power crisis and recovery from Hurricane Oscar. A civil defense alert is in effect for six provinces, with over 66,000 people evacuated due to anticipated heavy rains and flooding. The storm will first affect Jamaica before reaching Cuba, heightening concerns over the country's strained infrastructure and ongoing recovery efforts.

November 04, 2024
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