Hurricane Rafael slams Cuba, knocking out power
13 oC
13 oC
Güneşli
13 oC
Güneşli
Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread power outages and significant damage.
The storm's strong winds and heavy rainfall have battered the island, particularly the provinces of Artemisa and Pinar del Rio.
Over 70,000 people were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure. Airports in western Cuba, including Havana and Varadero, were temporarily closed due to the severe weather conditions.
The storm's impact has been particularly devastating for Cuba, which has been struggling with frequent power outages and a fragile electrical grid. The recent collapse of the power grid just two weeks ago further exacerbated the situation.
As of Thursday morning, power restoration efforts are underway in the central and eastern parts of the country. However, the western regions, which bore the brunt of the storm, may face a longer recovery period.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center has downgraded Rafael to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves westwards through the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to weaken further over the weekend. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has pushed back against growing calls within the European Union for greater military separation from the United States, insisting that Washington remains a reliable and committed security partner despite political uncertainty across the Atlantic.
Senior Hamas official Ezzat al-Resheq has stated that the second narrative released by the movement on Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” reflects the Palestinian people’s deep-rooted attachment to their land, their partnership with the resistance, and their enduring aspiration to liberate their homeland and holy sites.
A delegation from the Van branch of the Hak Industrialists and Businessmen Association (HAKSİAD), headed by Chairman Mehmet Taşan, recently visited the 32nd International Exhibition of Printing, Packaging, and Related Machinery in Tehran.
The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s genocidal war in October 2023 has risen to at least 71,266, according to Palestinian medical sources.
