Strong Winds Cause Sea
Water To Flood Havana
HAVANA - Strong winds accompanying a cold
front caused waves of up to three meters to
break through Havana's seawall, flooding the
capital's streets since early Wednesday.
The flood caused no casualties nor major
damage. The government said more than 450
people have been evacuated to safe places.
Castellis Sanchez, a resident of the flooded
area, told Xinhua he has not seen such a
scene since Hurricane Wilma hit in 2005.
Police officers, firefighters and troops
have been busy helping to evacuate victims
and diverting traffic away from the water.
The Cuban Institute of Meteorology said the
penetration of sea water would subside
gradually at night. |
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