Power failure in Cuba: Havana recovers chaos and storm!

Power failure in Cuba: Havana recovers chaos and storm!

Havanna, Kuba - In Cuba, the authorities report progress in restoring the power supply after a national failure has hit the entire Caribbean island. Three days after the collapse of the outdated power grid, many households could be supplied with electricity again. Energy Minister Vicente de la O reported that almost 90 percent of the power supply was restored, especially in the west of the island, where the capital Havana is also located.

The current energy production is about 700 megawatts, but this covers only about a quarter of the electricity consumption during peak times. This shows that Cuba had to struggle with a deficit of generation before the nationwide failure. Many regions of the country have previously experienced hours of power outages that could last up to twelve hours a day. The situation is particularly critical, since the country has been in a serious condition due to one of the most severe economic crises since the 1959 revolution.

The influence of the hurricane "Oscar"

The difficulties are further tightened by the weather events. Hurricane "Oscar" reached the Cuban coast at the weekend and brought with it considerable damage. According to reports, many activities remain on the island due to the strum crisis and the storm, and this will probably remain so until Wednesday. The hurricane classified himself as category 1 and presented a threat to the country.

The Cuban population is severely affected by these events. Many are now forced to temporarily leave their houses, while the authorities are trying to fix the damage and keep the power supply stable. The current energy requirement remains a central topic, while the government is trying to cope with the energy crisis. The next few days will be decisive for the restoration of the infrastructure and the support of the affected citizens. Further details on this dramatic situation can also be found here .