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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in eastern Cuba – Times of India

Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the Cuban province of Guantanamo, near Baracoa, on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 80 mph (130 kph), according to the US National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm had previously struck the southeastern Bahamas, specifically Great Inagua island, earlier on Sunday.Forecasters predict that eastern Cuba will experience heavy rainfall, with accumulations ranging from five to 10 inches through Tuesday, and some isolated areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches.The southeastern Bahamas, including Great Inagua island, are expected to face a dangerous storm surge, which could result in significant coastal flooding. These areas are also anticipated to receive two to four inches of rainfall, with isolated locations seeing up to six inches....
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Cuba blackout: Millions plunged into darkness after power plant failure – Times of India

Cuba blackout (Photo: AP) Cuba faced a nationwide blackout on Friday following the collapse of one of its major power plants, leaving millions of residents in the dark. The crisis struck after the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant ceased operations, triggering a total grid failure across the island and prompting the government to implement emergency measures, as reported by the Associated Press.However, most of Cuba's 10 million residents remained without power as officials from the grid operator UNE rushed to restart several oil-fired generation plants to restore electricity. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced the closure of schools and non-essential industries, sending most state workers home in an effort to conserve power.Residents endured shortages of food, fuel, water, and m...
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