Hurricane Irma batters Cuba: President Raul Castro calls for unity after 10 die in storm
Hurricane Irma made a landfall in Cuba’s Camaguey archipelago on Friday night. At least ten people have died during the three-day rampage along the island.
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Hurricane Irma made a landfall in Cuba’s Camaguey archipelago on Friday night. At least ten people have died during the three-day rampage along the island. AP
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Hurricane Irma lashed tourist resorts on the island before turning northward towards Florida. The Hurricane caused heavy flooding in Cuba and large parts of Havana remained underwater on Monday. AP
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The hurricane, the first Category 5 storm to make landfall in Cuba since 1932, tore off roofs, felled trees and downed electricity poles. Millions of Cubans were left without power and water. AP
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President Raul Castro called on Cubans to unite in rebuilding the nation. Excavators have started the task of removing debris and fallen trees from roads throughout the island. AP
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In Havana, people are removing debris and mopping up homes hit by flooding. Castro has assured that Cuba’s top resorts, which took a direct hit, would be fixed up in time for the tourist season. AP
