 Widespread damage was inflicted on tobacco crops, leading to the complete loss of 18,000 seedbeds of tobacco in the province; the hurricane struck Cuba coincident with the start of the sowing season for tobacco on October 10.More than 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of rice were also damaged by Michael's rainfall.At least 694 homes in Cuba were damaged by the hurricane, including 300 in Sandino.