Most of the damage caused by "Melissa" is concentrated in the roofs.

A total of 538 homes, some completely and some partially destroyed, were affected after Hurricane Melissa passed through the province, reported Héctor Rodríguez Espinosa, provincial director of Housing in Las Tunas. The situation has exposed the vulnerability of roofs in the region, with a provincial demand for 19,985 square meters of roofing.

Workers of the Las Tunas Taxi Agency offered a lesson of practical solidarity.

While Melissa's winds battered the eastern region, most of the population sought shelter. Amidst the chaos, a sound distinct from the storm's roar could be heard in Las Tunas; the engines of taxis and combustion tricycles became, in that moment of mayhem, a symbol of hope and humanity.

Residentss in Guamo, Río Cauto, Granma, were evacuated to Las Tunas.

Today, aircraft from the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) rescued residents trapped by the rising waters of the Cauto River and transported a girl and a pregnant woman to hospitals in Bayamo.

Sugarcaane planting has not progressed very well so far in the second half of the year.

The news about the presence of the Antonio Guiteras sugar mill in the upcoming harvest has been the subject of much discussion. Opinions range from acceptance to rejection by those who believe that “Majibacoa” was the key figure that Las Tunas should have placed in such a high position of responsibility.

Three loaders and eight dump trucks contribute to debris removal and collection.

The Las Tunas’ Construction and Assembly Company (Conalza) plays a fundamental role in recovery efforts following severe weather events. Last year, workers from this company traveled to Imías, Guantánamo, to rebuild everything that Hurricane Oscar had devastated.