NationwideHurricane power outageRafael

Cuba experienced a nationwide powerelectric grid outage onfollowing the eveningpassage of 14hurricane March.Rafael. ThePower authoritiesis arein workingthe process of being restored. When restored, supply will be intermittent. Local transport may be disrupted due to restorefuel power. shortages.

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Earthquake duein toEastern inabilityCuba

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Eastern Cuba on 10 November, followed by a series of aftershocks, causing landslides, damage to refuelsome duringbuildings theand power outage.lines. EnsureThere youwere haveno enoughreports fuelof beforeinjuries. settingTremors offwere onnot yourfelt journey.in Havana. See extreme weather and natural hazards for information about how to prepare, and how to react if there is a warning.