In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, Cuba experiences widespread power outages affecting millions. The hurricane, packing winds of up to 185 km/h (115 mph), led to the evacuation of over 70,000 residents and caused significant flooding and destruction, particularly in the provinces of Artemisa, Mayabeque, and Havana. President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced efforts to restore electricity as communities are left to navigate the challenges of blackouts. Residents are improvising cooking methods amid the chaos, drawing on their resilience from past crises, including a recent prolonged outage during Hurricane Oscar.