Hurricane Rafael causes nationwide power outage in Cuba

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Hurricane Rafael, a category three storm, made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday, causing a nationwide power outage. Winds reached 185 km/h (115 mph), leading to the shutdown of the national electricity system, according to the energy company. The storm hit near Havana, prompting the evacuation of over 70,000 people. Heavy rains and potential storm surges are expected to continue through Thursday, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides. This blackout follows a previous incident last month when around 10 million people lost power due to infrastructure issues during Hurricane Oscar. Rafael is expected to weaken as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.


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