Restoring Hope Amidst Chaos: Cuba's Recovery from Tropical Storm Oscar

Cuba is making quick progress in restoring power across the country after Tropical Storm Oscar's devastation. The storm led to severe flooding and power outages. Authorities reported that 70% of the country now has power, with efforts ongoing to reestablish electricity to all areas.

Cuba has made significant strides in restoring electricity to large portions of the Caribbean island nation, both in Havana and the provinces, despite challenges faced by emergency and grid workers reaching storm-ravaged areas.

Tropical Storm Oscar, initially hitting land near Baracoa as a Category 1 hurricane, caused widespread destruction in eastern Cuba before being downgraded. The storm resulted in power outages, mudslides, and flooding, with a flash flood in San Antonio del Sur killing six individuals, including a child.

Severe rainfall, reaching up to 10 inches in some areas, destroyed crops and disrupted communications. Efforts to stabilize the national grid are ongoing, and officials have restored power to 70% of the population, with further improvements expected as more power plants return online.

(With inputs from agencies.)