One month after Hurricane Melissa rolled through eastern Cuba with 120 mph winds, communities are racing against time to rebuild shattered infrastructure. The Category 3 storm – 2025's most intense Atlantic hurricane so far – left collapsed homes, flooded roads, and disrupted power networks in its wake.
Local crews "working like superheroes" (as one resident put it) have restored electricity to 78% of affected areas, while temporary housing shelters now accommodate over 15,000 displaced families. 🏘️ Reconstruction teams face dual challenges: repairing critical bridges while bracing for December's traditional rainy season.
CGTN's Luis Chirino reports from Santiago de Cuba: "Every rebuilt schoolhouse feels like a victory, but the road to full recovery remains steep." International aid continues flowing in, with solar-powered water purification systems arriving this week from neighboring Caribbean nations.
