Highlights
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The powerful Hurricane Matthew directly impacted Cuba during eight hours from late afternoon on October 4th until the early morning of October 5th, with a strength of category 4 hurricane according to the Saffir-Simpson scale.
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Currently the hurricane is still affecting the central and eastern provinces, causing strong rainfall. Winds are reaching tropical-storm force and gusts could even be stronger.
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No casualties have been reported.
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Severe socioeconomic damage has been reported in the provinces of Guantánamo and Holguín, the most affected by Hurricane Matthew. Nearly 90 % of the houses in Baracoa have been damaged.
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Five municipalities in the province of Guantánamo remain isolated.
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The Cuban Civil Defense has started assessing damage and needs.
1,079,000 people affected
176,000 people isolated in the province of Guantánamo
5,560 health units are ready for the response