Posted on Thu, Nov. 08, 2007
HAVANA --
Cuba said Thursday that weeks of downpours and flooding exacerbated by
Tropical Storm Noel killed one man, damaged nearly 22,000 homes and
caused losses worth almost $500 million in the island's eastern provinces.
A brief government announcement published on the front page of state-run
newspapers provided what was described as a preliminary analysis of the
damage caused by rains that pounded central and eastern areas of the
country between Oct. 11 and Monday.
It said Yusmani Tames, a resident of Granma province, died while trying
to cross a flood-swollen river. The date of his death was not given and
it was unclear if it was a direct result of flooding associated with Noel.
The tropical storm moved into Cuba on Oct. 31, causing dams to overflow
and forcing more than 100,000 Cubans to evacuate homes in low-lying and
mountainous areas. The storm sparked flooding and mudslides in other
countries that killed 148 people across the Caribbean.
State radio reported Thursday that 29,000 people in Granma province
alone were still living with neighbors, relatives or in government
shelters. Figures on remaining evacuees elsewhere were not released,
though residents in many areas said flood waters were beginning to recede.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/cuba/story/300516.html
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