Hurricane Milton’s destructive path through the Gulf of Mexico has wreaked havoc on Cuba and Florida, with storm surges flooding Havana’s suburbs and powerful winds battering communities along the Malecon promenade. In Florida, the full scale of the devastation remains shrouded in darkness, with daylight set to reveal the damage in just a few hours.
Already, Hurricane Milton has claimed two lives from tornadoes that tore through Florida ahead of the storm’s landfall. The violent winds, relentless rain, and flooding have destroyed homes, inundated streets, and cut power to millions. As floodwaters begin to recede, the grim task of assessing and responding to the damage will begin in earnest.
Communities across Florida are bracing for a long recovery ahead, while in Cuba, residents of Havana are already grappling with the storm’s heavy impact. This is only the beginning of Hurricane Milton’s legacy, as both nations face days of cleanup, repairs, and restoration.
