Fri Nov 08 04:55:30 UTC 2024: ## Hurricane Rafael Wreaks Havoc in Cuba, Leaving Island in Darkness
**HAVANA, CUBA -** Hurricane Rafael has left Cuba struggling with widespread power outages and extensive damage. The storm, which ripped through the island on Monday, has left residents facing a difficult recovery process.
Many areas are without electricity, plunging homes and businesses into darkness. With communication lines disrupted, people are lining up outside hotels hoping to charge their cell phones, desperately seeking to reconnect with loved ones.
The extent of the damage caused by Rafael is still being assessed, but it is clear that the storm has left a significant mark on the island nation. Authorities are working to restore power and communication networks as quickly as possible, but the recovery effort is expected to take time.
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