Hurricane Rafael's rapid intensification caused the power grid in Cuba to collapse, resulting in a nationwide blackout, marking a significant impact on the island's infrastructure.
Félix Estrada Rodríguez, director of the national dispatch of the Electric Union, stated that "we had several trips of the load of the system... that caused it to collapse completely," highlighting the system's vulnerability.
The hurricane, classified as the fifth major hurricane of the year, is the strongest recorded this late in the season since 2020, emphasizing the trend of more intense storms.
Rafael's track shift has decreased threats to the US but increased risks for Mexico's Gulf Coast, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of hurricane predictions and routes.
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