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 and heavy rain, leading to flooding and downed trees in Havana. The storm has since weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico. Many areas in Cuba remain dark and deserted, with classes and public transport suspended. Authorities evacuated thousands in western Cuba as a precaution. The hurricane follows a difficult month for the island, which has faced an energy crisis and another deadly storm in October.