HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 4 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – The death toll from a devastating tornado that tore through Cuba’s capital, Havana, a week ago, reached six, health officials said on Sunday.
The toll rose after two people, who had been seriously injured by the tornado, died of their injuries, Health Minister, Jose Angel Portal, told a cabinet meeting, presided by President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
During the meeting, officials followed up on the ongoing recovery efforts.
According to authorities, 1,238 homes suffered some damage, including 347 that were completely destroyed.
A grade 4 on the 5-degree Fujita scale of intensity, this worst tornado in Cuba in 80 years, damaged homes, knocked down power lines and overturned cars, leaving nearly 200 people injured.– NNN-PRENSA LATINA
