Cuba braces for the approach of Tropical Storm Idalia

The General Staff of Cuba's Civil Defense (DC) issued a hurricane warning for Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and the Isla de la Juventud special municipality, due to the proximity of Tropical Storm Idalia.

The National Civil Defense Staff issued an early warning due to the evolution of the meteorological situation and directed compliance with the indications given by the local authorities

The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called today to pay maximum attention to the information and guidelines of the Civil Defense because of the forecasts of heavy rainfall related to a tropical depression.

The Cuban PM and other officials checked the weather situation and the actions to be taken in the event of damage.

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Saturday assessed the measures that must be taken in western Cuba to protect the population and material assets, given the forecasts of heavy rains in the next few hours.