Following an accident at Cuba’s main power plant, Hurricane Rafael devastated the country, which also left the island without electricity.
“We still have a lot of work to do, but we will get through it. “We have the necessary resources to compensate for the damage caused and will work tirelessly until our power grids are fully restored.” – The Cuban Electrical Union reports in X.
Hurricane Rafael devastated Cuba, leaving the country without electricity supply again, knocking down power lines. Ten million people were left without electricity. The wind speed reached 185 kilometers per hour.
“The streets of Havana were deserted on Thursday. “Most businesses and schools are closed and transport links have been slow to recover.” – reports Aljazeera.
Office of the President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel He said he was mobilizing the military to help respond to the storm.
“In each place, measures have been taken to protect our people and our material resources. “As we have always done since the revolution, we will overcome this situation.” – says the statement.
Half a month ago, Cuba already experienced a similar blackout. Then the island was left without power due to an accident at the country’s main power plant. The country’s authorities explained the situation by saying that due to US sanctions, the country’s income is extremely low and they cannot purchase the necessary equipment.
