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Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six
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HAVANA (AP) — A small town in far eastern Cuba was recovering Tuesday from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with wi
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Authorities said that the hurricane could cause flooding along the coast in three eastern provinces. The island has been grappling with a nationwide blackout for three days, with most of Havana still in the dark.
Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Many Cubans waited in anguish and some took to the streets in protest as widespread blackouts stretched into their third day. Their concerns were heightened as a Hurricane Oscar hit Cuba’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain.
“We haven’t had electricity for three nights,” said one Cuban protestor, amid widespread blackouts. Authorities said the outage stemmed from increased demand but residents say this is just the latest issue in a series of problems with electricity.
HAVANA (AP) — A small town in far eastern Cuba was recovering Tuesday from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with wi
The eastern province of Guantanamo has suffered severe damage due to the storm, which made landfall on Sunday. Electricity has been restored in Havana, but many residents outside the capital remain without power.
Cuba's capital was partially illuminated Monday night after a massive blackout that has generated a handful of protests and a stern government warning that any unrest will be punished.
Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday before crossing the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm Monday with winds and heavy rain, leaving at least 6 dead.
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