In pictures: Michelle's destructive power

By the time Hurricane Michelle reached Cuba, it had already left a trail of destruction in its path and killed 20 people in Central America and Jamaica.

Michelle, which has brought torrential rain and flooding, is now reported to be losing strength - but people in Florida and the Bahamas are bracing themselves for more danger.

Hurricane Michelle brought torrential rainstorms to Cuba

Wind gusts of up to 120km were recorded

But the most powerful hurricane to hit Cuba for 50 years did not deter one intrepid cyclist

Earlier, the hurricane destroyed bridges in Honduras

This was the only means of escape in La Lima, Honduras

The flooding left many without food or shelter