Cuban comedian Luis Silva entertained his audience with a humorous sketch, where he pretends to have a phone conversation with Hurricane Rafael, advising it to avoid traveling to Cuba at all costs. Through his distinctive humor, Silva simulates a dialogue with the storm, reminding Rafael that the issues usually associated with such meteorological events are already rampant on the island, even though the hurricane has yet to make landfall.
Experiencing 20-hour blackouts, garbage piling up, food shortages, and the breakdown of public services have become a daily reality for Cubans. Silva humorously warns that in no time, these ongoing issues might be blamed on Hurricane Rafael. "You'll be blamed for everything. Trust me. Veer off course. Don't create more trouble by passing through here, just look at the sea," the comedian advised.
Havana Residents Anxious About Hurricane Rafael
The government of Havana announced on Sunday that they were preparing for a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. However, the truth is that the streets remain cluttered with trash, power outages are prolonged, and there's no food available to weather the impending storm.
Nothing seems to have changed. The capital's readiness is invisible. Many residents claim that Havana is ill-prepared to face the torrential rains, strong winds, and potential flooding that are expected. Luis Silva's comedic sketch about Hurricane Rafael is laced with harsh truths and fears that Cubans across the island share. Yet, despite everything, they put on a brave face and muster what little optimism remains to confront what lies ahead.