HAVANA: The death toll from a devastating tornado that tore through Cuba’s capital Havana a week ago reached six, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting health officials 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. – Bernama
