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20% Of Chetumal Lost Power Due To Ernesto
posted (August 8, 2012)
According to the Governor of Quintana Roo - the storm caused minimal damage in that state.

In Mahahual, strong winds toppled lamp-posts and trees - and caused a few boats to get shaken up in harbour.

There were also localized power cuts and heavy rains in Tulum and Chetumal.

Chetumal also has downed trees and utility poles as well as a lot of trash blown about, according to TELEVISA. Blackouts were reported in 15 to 20% of the CITY, affecting about 19,000 people.

Some persons had to be evacuated form low lying communities.

The governor says that conditions are favorable for the communities to recover from the damage to communities and to restore normalcy immediately.

Water has been restored, government offices and school will re-open and they are working on restoring the power supply in key affected municipalities. Power should be fully restored by tomorrow afternoon.

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