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Although Hurricane Beryl is still far from Cuba, the first reports of electrical disruptions are already coming in from Granma province.
The local electric company has reported that they are addressing service complaints in the city of Manzanillo.
Photos shared by the broadcaster CMKX Radio Bayamo show a fallen pole in front of some houses, several downed power lines, and numerous branches on the ground.
"The entity recalled that during natural phenomena such as Hurricane Beryl, part of the electrical networks is always affected because, for the most part, they are overhead lines that suffer damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall."
Authorities remind customers that after the passage of the weather event, they should not touch fallen cables, cross areas with high water levels as there may be live wires, nor attempt to restore service themselves.
"You should report any disruptions to the service, especially when they pose a danger, to the following numbers: 188 88, 23 41 10 80, or 23 41 10 78," he detailed.
On Wednesday, local news outlets reported worsening weather conditions in Cabo Cruz, located in the Niquero municipality of Granma, where waves reached heights of 1.5 to 2 meters, and sustained winds of 40 km per hour were recorded, with gusts of up to 80 km per hour.
On the other hand, at Marea del Portillo beach, the worsening weather conditions forced authorities to take protective measures for tourists and staff at the well-known Marea del Portillo Hotel.
The Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) has warned about the imminent deterioration of weather conditions in eastern Cuba due to the proximity of Beryl, bringing winds, rain, and strong waves that will cause coastal flooding ranging from slight to moderate.
"During its journey across the seas south of eastern Cuba, there will be an increase in winds in the eastern region, which this afternoon may reach sustained speeds of between 40 and 55 km/h, with higher gusts in the south of Granma," explained INSMET.
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