Cuba faces complete electricity blackout due to severe weather conditions

The hurricane-force winds, accompanied by heavy rainfall, caused buildings and houses to be destroyed, trees to be knocked down, wires to be severed, and also resulted in coastal flooding.

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Due to severe weather conditions caused by the earlier impact of Hurricane "Ian," the entire territory of Cuba has been completely blacked out. The national electric system of Cuba has encountered an unprecedented situation, with electricity generation at zero (no power supply in the country), as stated in the official telegram channel of the state-operated company "Electric Union."

 Cuba faces complete electricity blackout due to severe weather conditions
Source: Rob O'Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP

The widespread outage is attributed to the adverse weather conditions that resulted in disruptions to the distribution network.

Cuban power engineers promised a gradual restoration of electricity supply by August 29 morning.

 Cuba faces complete electricity blackout due to severe weather conditions
Source: Rob O'Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP

It's worth noting that Cuba was hit by Category 3 Hurricane "Ian" yesterday. The eastern provinces of the republic, including Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, Mayabeque, and the capital region, bore the brunt of the storm. The hurricane winds, accompanied by heavy rainfall, led to building and house damage, toppled trees, downed power lines, and caused coastal flooding.

 Cuba faces complete electricity blackout due to severe weather conditions
Source: Rob O'Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP

 

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