Cuba faces power outages and damage after Category 3 hurricane strikes island

Cuba is recovering from a Category 3 hurricane that knocked out the power grid and caused significant damage. Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding, leaving many areas dark and deserted. The storm weakened to a Category 2 as it moved into the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of people were evacuated, and classes and public transport were suspended in parts of the island. This hurricane follows a difficult month for Cuba, which faced an energy crisis and another hurricane that resulted in fatalities. The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning, and the Cuban government urged citizens to stay safe.