Cuban authorities reported this Friday there are at least two people dead and more than 2,000 people had to be evacuated due to heavy rains recorded in the west of the island. In the statement made by the Cuban Government, it was stated that 445 of the total number of people evacuated were taken to 80 centers with minimum conditions to ensure their care, and 1,914 citizens were hosted in their families and friends.
According to Cuba’s ‘Prince Latina’ newspaper, rainfall in Havana caused 61 landslides and severe flooding at 23 points on the island. Similarly, local officials noted that rainfall damaged at least 24 of 317 electrical circuits in eastern Cuba, and these were also damaged. left almost 50,000 people without electricity.
The Meteorological Institute’s (CPIM) Forecast Center detailed that from 8:00 am (local time) this Thursday to 8:00 pm this Friday, at least 20 weather stations across the country have accumulated 100mm of rain. . Moreover, 6 of them exceeded 200mmAs reported by ‘Granma’.
Orestes Llanes, coordinator of the Havana Government, assured that the Executive was acting “quickly” and highlighted the swift action of the rescue services.