Several streets in Santiago de Cuba were blocked early Wednesday morning due to fallen trees and branches caused by the heavy rains and strong winds that struck the city.
Aris Arias Batalla, provincial head of Operations and Relief, reported via Facebook that due to the weather conditions, since early morning, the workers from Community Services have been compelled to clear the roads by removing fallen branches and trees to restore traffic in the city.
Additionally, it was noted that obstructions were reported on the central Avenida de Céspedes, in the Sueño neighborhood, and on other major roads in the city.
In another post, Arias reported that the intense rains were caused by a cyclonic circulation at altitudes of nine to twelve kilometers located south of Haiti, the passage of an active tropical wave over the Caribbean Sea, combined with high moisture content.
Additionally, it was reported that in the last 12 hours, rainfall was recorded in the central and eastern parts of the country, with the highest accumulation reported at La Gran Piedra, Santiago de Cuba, measuring 98.8 millimeters in less than six hours, qualifying as locally intense rainfall.
The Forecast Center of the Meteorological Institute indicated on its website that this Wednesday afternoon, the entire national territory will become partly cloudy with showers, rain, and thunderstorms, possibly extending into the evening.
Days ago, the rains, winds, and storm surges associated with Hurricane Milton caused flooding along the southern coast of Mayabeque.
In Havana, flooding was reported along the Malecón and in low-lying areas of El Vedado due to the intensity of the cyclone.
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