People at a bus stop shield themselves with cardboard amid wind and rain during the passage of Hurricane Rafael in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) People recover belongings from their houses,

Cuba had restored power to nearly 20% of the capital Havana by late on Friday afternoon, the government said, two days after hurricane Rafael struck the island and collapsed the country's electrical grid,

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Hurricane Rafael has caused significant damage to Cuba's already compromised power grid, leading to power outages on the island since Friday and sparking peaceful protests by people desperate for electricity,

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, Cuba faces a daunting challenge to restore electricity and essential services. With half of Havana still in darkness, the island's fragile energy infrastructure is under scrutiny,

A significant shift in the storm's forecast track means the threat to the US is dwindling, but is increasing for Mexico's Gulf Coast.