Hurricane Flora formed in late September 1963 and intensified rapidly as it approached the Caribbean. By October 4, it made landfall on Cuba's southern coast, where it delivered sustained winds of up to 130 miles per hour, with higher gusts. This hurricane was particularly notorious for its prolonged duration, with parts of Cuba experiencing intense rainfall for several days. Side effects included catastrophic flooding, which decimated rural communities and agricultural areas, effectively crippling local economies. Flora continued its devastating path towards Haiti, where the terrain exacerbated the flooding impact, resulting in landslides and further loss of life and property. Emergency services in both nations struggled to cope with the scale of the disaster. Rescue and relief efforts were severely strained, as the infrastructure was heavily damaged.In the wake of Hurricane Flora, the humanitarian and international response intensified. The United Nations and various non-governmental organizations stepped in to provide aid, including food, medical supplies, and shelter for the displaced populations. The sheer number of lives lost and the scale of destruction prompted investigations and discussions about tropical storm preparedness and disaster response strategies for vulnerable Caribbean regions. Flora's legacy included not only immediate recovery efforts but also long-term changes in how these nations approached hurricane preparedness and mitigation.