Two videos shared by teleSUR TV showcase the extent of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa in the province of Holguín, one of the hardest-hit areas in eastern Cuba.
The images, captured from a military helicopter, reveal extensive flooded areas, destroyed homes, and completely submerged roads following the passage of the powerful cyclone.
From the air, the region appears submerged under a blanket of water and mud. Entire neighborhoods have been cut off, and many families remain without shelter as rescue teams try to reach the most affected areas.
The images show torn roofs, fallen poles, and devastated crops, in a landscape that reflects the severity of the impact.
Members of the Cuban government are touring the eastern part of the country to assess the damage and coordinate recovery efforts. In Holguín, Miguel Díaz-Canel visited an evacuation center and a military unit where shipping containers are being converted into housing for those affected.
The government has presented this project as an “agile and comfortable alternative,” although the images contrast starkly with the harsh reality faced by thousands of families who have lost everything.
The videos shared show the extent of the flooding in rural and urban areas, with homes submerged and roads turned into rivers.
Social media has been filled with messages of solidarity towards the people of Holguín, as the population tries to overcome a tragedy that has resulted in an still incalculable toll of material losses.
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