Millions remain without power in Cuba for a third consecutive day as slow progress is made in restoring electricity following three major grid failures.

Cuba's efforts to restore power to the island were derailed for a third time late on Saturday, Cuban authorities said shortly before midnight, leaving millions in the dark and raising fresh questions over the viability of the government's bid to reestablish electrical service.

HAVANA: Hurricane Oscar made landfall on Sunday (Oct 20) evening in Cuba, where residents were preparing for more chaos and misery as the country grapples with a nearly nationwide power outage in its third day.