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The heavy rainfall this weekend caused damage in the East of Cuba forced the suspension of railway services across the entire region.
"Due to significant damage to the railway lines, all train services are suspended until the issues caused by the heavy rains are resolved. We will keep our community informed," the Empresa Ferrocarriles de Oriente reported on Facebook this Monday.
The information included images that illustrate the precarious situation many sections of the railway have been left in.
Starting Saturday, the Ministry of Transportation suspended some of the railway services in the area.
The announcement was made by the head of the sector, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, through a Facebook post in which he explained that the measure aimed to prevent accidents due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
The damages are not exclusive to the railways. Landslides have hindered many roads in the East and forced the closure of bridges.
For example, the intense rainfall recorded in the municipality of Guamá, Santiago de Cuba, caused severe damage to the Cañizo bridge, a vital route for local traffic that is now on the brink of collapse.
According to a report published this Sunday by the official TV Santiago on its Facebook page, the weather phenomenon undermined one of the corners of the infrastructure, exposing the concrete base that supports the walkway and compromising its strength.
In Guantánamo, the weather phenomenon caused the collapse of the temporary bridge in the municipality of Imías this Saturday, isolating several communities in the area.
Additionally, five people were rescued after the overflow of the Sígua River in the eponymous town of Santiago de Cuba due to the heavy rains that struck Eastern Cuba.
However, the most painful chapter left by Imelda was the collapse of a house in Santiago de Cuba due to a landslide caused by heavy rain, during which a 60-year-old man lost his life while sleeping. The victim was identified as Luis Mario Pérez Coiterio.
Frequently asked questions about the suspension of railway services in eastern Cuba due to heavy rainfall
Why were railway services suspended in eastern Cuba?
Rail services in eastern Cuba have been suspended due to heavy rains that have caused significant damage to the railway tracks in the region. This measure aims to prevent accidents in light of the adverse weather conditions.
What other infrastructures have been affected by the rains in eastern Cuba?
In addition to the railways, the rains have caused landslides that have hindered roads and compromised bridges in the region. A notable example is the Cañizo Bridge in Santiago de Cuba, which is on the verge of collapse.
What actions have the authorities taken in response to the heavy rains in eastern Cuba?
Authorities have suspended transportation services, such as railways, have constantly monitored weather conditions, and have conducted rescues in emergency situations, such as the overflow of the Sígua River. Additionally, affected bridges and roads have been closed.
What impact have the rains had on the local communities in eastern Cuba?
The rains have left several communities cut off due to the collapse of bridges and landslides. In addition, there have been reported collapses of homes, resulting in significant human and material losses.
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