Despite the weather forecasting models moving the powerful Hurricane Beryl away from Cuba, President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged Cuban citizens to stay alert as it passes close to the Caribbean Sea.
Cuba will not be directly impacted by the strong Hurricane Beryl, but during its passage through the seas south of the island, we may feel some of its effects. I ask our people to stay informed and follow the guidelines issued by Civil Defense. Alert and prepared," wrote the president on his X social media account.
The eye of Hurricane Beryl will pass far from Cuba; however, the so-called "dirty side" of the powerful meteorological phenomenon, meaning the strongest in terms of winds and rain, will impact the country.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast, from Wednesday early in the morning until Thursday, some areas of the country may experience winds of up to 63 km/h in gusts.
This Tuesday, Beryl reached category 5 (the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with winds above 250 km/h) and continues its advance towards the Gulf of Mexico at a speed of 35 km/h.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasted that Beryl will continue to move rapidly west-northwestward over the next two days and turn westward on Thursday.
Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are on alert and could be affected by the powerful hurricane on Thursday.
The indirect impact of Beryl on Cuba is a relief given the current economic conditions in the country. Nonetheless, alertness must be present in Cuban society due to the winds and rains that the meteorological system will bring.
Less than two weeks ago, a series of landslides were reported in Cuba, with intense rains hitting mainly the capital, leaving a tragic toll of victims, injuries, and a growing concern about the precariousness of housing on the island.
These incidents not only reflect the vulnerability of housing structures, but also the ineffectiveness of the authorities in ensuring the safety of citizens.
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