Cuba assesses damage after Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid

Cuba is facing significant challenges after Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, knocked out the national power grid. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the storm has already caused flooding and destruction in several areas. As Rafael moved across the island, it weakened to a Category 2 hurricane. Many residents are dealing with the aftermath of the storm, which follows a recent period of blackouts and another hurricane that caused fatalities in October. In response to the storm, the Cuban government has suspended classes and public transport in affected areas. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and flights in and out of Havana have been canceled as a precaution.