Hurricane Rafael causes nationwide power outage in Cuba
Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday, causing a nationwide power outage. The storm hit the province of Artemisa with winds of up to 115 mph, just weeks after a previous blackout affected millions. Cuba's electric company reported that the hurricane disrupted power across the island. In October, a severe blackout led to emergency measures, including school closures and reduced services, as many Cubans struggled without electricity. The U.S. State Department advised American citizens to reconsider travel to Cuba due to the storm. Authorities had previously ordered evacuations in eastern Cuba and urged residents to prepare for the hurricane's impact.