Cuba Battles Dual Crisis: Hurricane Oscar and Power Grid Collapse

Cuba faces a severe crisis in the wake of Hurricane Oscar and a power grid collapse, prompting extensive measures to stabilize the nation. The storm caused significant damage, leading to multiple deaths and widespread infrastructure destruction, while power outages continue due to a weakened electrical system.

As Cuba struggles to stabilize its infrastructure, the Caribbean nation has extended school closures and urged non-essential workers to remain home through Sunday, following the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Oscar and a massive power grid failure.

The eastern province of Guantanamo bore the brunt of Oscar's wrath, with up to 15 inches of rain leading to flash floods that destroyed homes, roads, and vital agricultural lands.

With severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, the government faces widespread discontent, while the United Nations steps in to aid the recovery effort.

(With inputs from agencies.)