A severe local storm struck the city of Guantánamo on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in considerable material damage but fortunately no casualties or injuries. According to Radio Guantánamo, the storm toppled numerous trees, damaged roofs with light coverings, disrupted electrical and telephone networks, and caused some structural collapses due to the impact of branches and trunks.
Immediately following the storm, communal service teams and the Electrical Company began cleanup efforts, debris removal, and service restoration in the hardest-hit areas. Local authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage while monitoring weather conditions to anticipate any further climate-related events.
The official newspaper Venecremos also confirmed that the severe storm caused "significant damage" in Guantánamo municipality, including harm to trees, light roofing, as well as telephone and electrical networks, with some building collapses due to falling trees.
Local Response and Community Impact
Local officials surveyed the most affected areas, and the province's first Party Secretary, Yoel Pérez García, ordered the formation of evaluation committees to tally the material losses. As of now, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Journalist Taimí Fernández Pérez reported on Facebook that the storm was accompanied by hail, underscoring the severe nature of the weather event. Residents from various parts of Guantánamo shared their experiences following the storm. Ariadna Hernández mentioned power outages at the intersection of Pedro A. Pérez with Donato Mármol and B. Varona, where "the phase was damaged" and electricity remains out.
Meanwhile, Angela Ortiz noted that the southern part of the city was unaffected and expressed solidarity with those impacted. "What a fright with such strong winds," wrote Virginia López Arnaud, while Jorge Batista Quintero emphasized the importance of tree trimming to prevent such incidents. Carlos Enrique Díaz García observed that the damage appeared most severe in the western and northern parts of the city.
Weather Patterns in Matanzas
On Monday, residents of Matanzas were taken by surprise when a severe local storm hit around 3:40 p.m., bringing hail and strong winds, as reported by social media users. Meteorologist Henry Delgado Manzor noted that radar images confirmed intense storm activity and heavy rainfall in the area.
The storm visibly affected the provincial capital and created hazardous conditions in areas experiencing showers and thunderstorms.
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What were the main damages caused by the storm in Guantánamo?
The storm caused numerous trees to fall, damaged roofs with light coverings, disrupted electrical and telephone networks, and led to some structural collapses due to falling branches and trunks.
How did local authorities respond to the storm in Guantánamo?
Local authorities initiated cleanup and service restoration efforts, formed evaluation committees to assess damage, and continued to monitor weather conditions for further risks.
What was the impact of the storm in Matanzas?
The storm in Matanzas brought hail and strong winds, affecting the provincial capital and creating dangerous conditions in areas with showers and thunderstorms.