Havana floods: Torrential rain and high winds batter Cuban capital

Torrential rain, high winds and flooding have killed three people in the Cuban capital of Havana.

The catastrophic weather hit the city on Wednesday, causing power outages and rivers of water to cascade through the streets, according to the state-run Granma newspaper.

A 23-year-old man died after being electrocuted by a falling powerline as 60mph winds battered the city, while the pensioner was killed when she drowned in floodwater rampaging through Old Havana.
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Local television news also reported the death of a 43-year-old lawyer.

The powerful storms toppled trees, tore away rooftops and caused three buildings to collapse.

At least 24 other structures are said to have been damaged, while many of the iconic cars Havana is known for have been left abandoned in the flooded streets.

An estimated 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and take shelter, the Cuban civil defence agency reported.