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ONE death re****ted in Cuba after Noel
Via NY Transfer News Collective * All the News that Doesn't Fit
Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN)
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Heavy Rains Cause Millions in Losses in Eastern Cuba
Havana, Nov 8 (acn) Cuban authorities re****ted that intense rains
between October 11 and November 5 in the eastern provinces amounts to
499 million dollars. The death of a man, who was trying to cross an
overflowed river, was also re****ted.
The preliminary estimates show that the majority of losses, $305
million, were located in agricultural and forestry production,
including $91 million in lost crops and $78 million to replant. Damage
to buildings and homes is rated at $128 million, $127 million to
housing alone, as 1,137 houses were totally destroyed, 2,548 suffered
partial damage, 7,939 lost their entire roofs and 10,363 had partial
roof damage.
The road infrastructure in the region was severely affected. An
estimated 13,169 kilometers of roads and highways were damaged in any
way. Likewise, rail lines, sewer pipes, bridges and electric lines were
highly damaged at a cost of some $33 millions.
Losses in the production of goods and services are estimated at $20
million. An additional $9.9 million has so far been used for protecting
the population and $1.2 million in fuel costs.
The preliminary figures could increase as a more complete analysis is
carried out.
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