Diamelis Delgado Granados, a teenager from the municipality of Manicaragua in Villa Clara, continues to improve favorably in the intermediate care unit of the José Luis Miranda Pediatric Hospital after being struck by lightning this Sunday.
According to the report from the Cuban News Agency, the patient remains conscious, alert, and under intensive monitoring.
Dr. Magaly Molina Díaz, an intensive care specialist, explained that all the appropriate protocols for this type of accident have been implemented, and she emphasized the patient's positive response.
Medical authorities confirmed that they will continue to monitor the young woman's stability with the aim of a swift recovery.
The tragic event occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Manicaragua, Villa Clara, where three children aged between 13 and 14 years lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a storm.
The deceased victims were identified as Jorge Alejandro de la Coba Monteagudo, 14 years old, a resident of the United States who was on vacation there; Andy Alberto Turiño González, 13; and Analía García Rodríguez, 14.
In the tragic incident that occurred in the afternoon, Delgado, 14 years old, was injured and urgently hospitalized.
In early June, at a similar event in the province of Artemisa, two teenagers aged 13 and 16 lost their lives while playing outdoor soccer in the Pita neighborhood of the Urbano 2 popular council in the municipality of Bauta.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 7, when a lightning strike before the rain fatally struck the two boys, who died at the scene.
But the tragedy of that day in Bauta was even greater, as in another dramatic incident, a three-year-old girl also lost her life due to drowning in a house located in Playa Baracoa.
Lightning strikes are the leading cause of death from natural phenomena in Cuba, revealed a 2022 study by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA) and the Institute of Meteorology (Insmet).
According to the research, between 1987 and 2017, lightning caused an average of 54 deaths per year, totaling 1,742 fatalities over three decades.
The provinces that recorded the most phenomena of this nature were Granma, Holguín, Camagüey, and Santiago de Cuba, with the highest peaks of mortality in July, August, and June, months of high electrical activity.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tragedy Caused by Lightning Strike in Villa Clara
How is the health of Diamelis Delgado Granados evolving after being struck by lightning?
Diamelis Delgado Granados is evolving favorably in the intermediate therapy room of the José Luis Miranda Pediatric Hospital in Villa Clara. The patient remains conscious, oriented, and under intensive monitoring, following all the corresponding medical protocols for this type of accident.
How many people died in the electric shock incident in Manicaragua?
In the tragic incident that occurred in Manicaragua, three minors lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a storm. The deceased were Jorge Alejandro de la Coba Monteagudo, Andy Alberto Turiño González, and Analía García Rodríguez.
Why are electrical discharges a significant danger in Cuba?
Lightning strikes are the leading cause of death from natural phenomena in Cuba, even surpassing hurricanes. According to a study by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and the Environment and the Meteorological Institute, between 1987 and 2017, lightning caused an average of 54 deaths per year, totaling 1,742 fatalities over three decades.
What preventive measures should be taken during a thunderstorm in Cuba?
During a thunderstorm, it is crucial to seek shelter in closed buildings and avoid open spaces. You should stay away from trees, poles, and bodies of water. Indoors, it is recommended to unplug appliances and keep a distance from windows and plumbing.
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