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The General Directorate of Education in Guantánamo announced the suspension of all teaching activities until further notice, due to the intense rains affecting the eastern region of Cuba, reported this Sunday the local broadcaster Radio Bahía on its social media.
The measure aims to protect the safety of students and workers from the risk of flooding and landslides caused by the prevailing weather conditions in the area of the island.
The University of Oriente also suspended activities due to bad weather, and urged its academic community to stay alert to official channels for any updates regarding the resumption of classes.
The situation in the eastern part of the country remains complex due to the accumulated rainfall recorded in recent days, which keeps local authorities on alert.
The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) issued this Sunday the Severe Tropical Cyclone Advisory No. 3, in which it updated the situation of Tropical Depression Nine, a system that, although it remains with little change in its structure, has caused heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over eastern Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions about Class Suspension and the Impact of Rain in Guantánamo
Why were classes suspended in Guantánamo?
Classes in Guantánamo have been suspended due to the heavy rains affecting the eastern region of Cuba, posing a risk of flooding and landslides. The measure aims to protect the safety of students and workers.
What impact have the rains had on the infrastructure of Guantánamo?
The intense rainfall has caused the collapse of a provisional bridge in the municipality of Imías, leaving several communities cut off. The structure, which had already failed previously, was overwhelmed by the force of the river, highlighting the fragility of the temporary solutions adopted in the region.
How has the University of Oriente responded to the weather conditions?
The University of Oriente suspended its teaching activities due to bad weather and advised the academic community to stay updated through official channels for any news regarding the resumption of classes.
What is the current weather situation in eastern Cuba?
The Cuban Meteorological Institute issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning No. 3 due to Tropical Depression Nine, which has caused heavy rains and thunderstorms in eastern Cuba. The system could intensify in the coming hours, maintaining atmospheric instability in the region.
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