The southwestern coast of Cuba struck a hurricane of the third category "Raphael", which caused a large-scale shutdown of electricity throughout the island. Strong winds, accompanying the hurricane, damaged the national power grid, leaving all 10 million inhabitants of the country without light.
The Union Electrica National Energy Company has reported the use of emergency protocols to overcome the effects of a crash. The nine provinces of the western and central part of the country, including the Havana Capital, have been alarm. About 70,000 inhabitants, especially from the affected areas of Guantanama, have been evacuated for their safety. Last month, eight people were killed in the Oscar hurricane, which increases attention to evacuation measures.
This blackout occurred only three weeks after a four -day nationwide disconnection caused by an accident at the largest power plant and fuel deficiency. Due to periodic interruptions with electricity, many Cubans express their dissatisfaction on social networks, indicating that the country's energy network has previously withstood more powerful hurricanes.
Cuba Miguel Dias-Cuba has announced the convening of the National Defense Council consisting of the military to coordinate actions in response to an emergency. The Cuban authorities are focused on ensuring the protection of the population and the fastest recovery of electricity.
