Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba

Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island
Hurricane Rafael has pushed into the Gulf of Mexico after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country’s power grid.
Power slowly coming back on in Cuba after passage of Hurricane Rafael
Cubans are having a bad sense of deja vu after the second major hurricane and islandwide power outage in two weeks.
Damaging 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Cuba amid recovery from power failures, hurricanes
An impactful 6.8 earthquake struck Cuba on Sunday amid a grueling recovery from recent power failures and damaging hurricane activity, officials said. According to the United States Geological Survey,
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
Cuba Hit By 6.8 Earthquake In The Wake Of Hurricane, Power Outages
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba on Sunday. Tremors were felt across the eastern region, including Santiago de Cuba, but no immediate injuries or damages were reported. This earthquake follows weeks of severe challenges for Cuba,
Cuba Continues To Be Battered By Nature, Enduring Back-to-Back Earthquakes After Large Hurricane
Two strong earthquakes struck Cuba's southeastern region just days after Hurricane Rafael, further impairing the country's recovery efforts and causing more destruction.
Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall In Cuba, Here’s How It’s Impacting Travel
Hurricane Rafael’s destruction in Cuba might impact travel plans for those going to and from the Caribbean country. The storm devastatingly hit the island as a Category 3 on November 6. The natural disaster knocked out the national electrical grid,
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Cuba's electrical grid collapses as Hurricane Rafael lashes island
Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island's southwest shore, packing ...
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
The exact magnitude of Rafael's impact on Cuba remained unclear Thursday afternoon. Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero ...
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Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power ...
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Cuba government restores some power after two blackouts in 24 hours plunged island into darkness
Cuba’s government reports it has made progress in re-establishing electrical service to parts of the island, which remains mostly shrouded in darkness. Parts of the capital Havana and some ...
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Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Cat 3 storm after knocking out power on the island
Waves break on the beach during the passing of Hurricane Rafael in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. HAVANA — Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category ...