Hurricane Rafael causes widespread damage and power outages in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael caused significant damage in western Cuba, particularly in Artemisa province. Strong winds knocked down power lines and uprooted trees, damaging homes and a local stadium. The storm left 10 million people without power. Cuban authorities began restoring electricity to the eastern part of the island on November 7, a day after the hurricane disrupted the electrical grid. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Rafael has moved into the Gulf of Mexico and no longer threatens land. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but progress is slower in the western regions, which were most affected. Havana, the capital, remained without power as of late Thursday, with no timeline provided for restoration.