Havana, Sep 29 : Cuba launched recovery efforts n the wake of hurricane Ians destructive path across the islands western tip.In the westernmost province of Pinar del Rio, which was hit the hardest when Ian made landfall on Sunday, two deaths were reported due to the collapse of a wall and an accidental electrocution when a farmer in the town of San Juan y Martinez tried to shut off a wind turbine used to pump water for irrigation, Xinhua news agency quoted the authorities as saying.
Heavy rain and strong winds have triggered flash floods and road closures, swept away houses, and destroyed tobacco farms across the island nation, local media said.
Ian also knocked down trees and power lines in the Isle of Youth and brought major flooding to the Cuban provinces of Matanzas, Mayabeque and Artemisa, forcing residents to evacuate.Cubas Institute of Meteorology said heavy rains were also reported in the mountainous regions of the central provinces of Cienfuegos and Villa Clara.
Sanitation crews in Havana began to clear over 1,000 downed trees and debris from waves that crashed onto the citys waterfront promenade.Also Wednesday, Cubas Electric Union began to gradually restore power nationwide after the hurricane knocked out electricity across the country.
Ian caused agricultural damage, including to plantain, tomato and cassava fields, according to state media.Now strengthened into a category 4 hurricane, Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday and is expected the batter the US state until Thursday.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30.#Cuba #hurricane #recovery #efts.
Latest News
Download App
Channels
Home English News TeluguStop Exclusive Stories Flash/Breaking News Trending News Political Movie Health Tips Crime News Movie Reviews NRI News Viral Videos Bhakthi/Devotional Press Releases Viral Stories Quotes Photo Talks Baby Boy NamesBaby Girl Names Celebrity ProfilesFollow Us!
Contact Us!
TeluguStop.com Media, Siya Residency, Sri Sri Circle, Khammam, Telangana- 507002info@telugustop.com Ph No : 999-279-9973
About Us!
About Us Jobs Advertising DMCA / Removal Terms of Use Privacy Policy