In the midst of a profound energy crisis, the province of Matanzas is facing a situation of extreme precariousness, with days of only one hour of electricity.
According to recent statements from the Electric Company of Matanzas, published on their Telegram channel, the electricity generation deficit has reached critical levels, forcing authorities to implement increasingly drastic supply rotations.
"It is reminded to the public that one hour of electricity is being provided to those circuits that have been affected for the longest time, and this will continue every hour until each one receives at least one hour of service, and so on, until the system conditions allow it," said the state-owned company in its statement.
The decision to reduce the available electricity time in the circuits aims to distribute the scarce energy resources "equally"; however, it is insufficient to meet the basic needs of the residents.
Since early November, the National Electric System (SEN) has reported a sustained deficit exceeding 1,300 MW on several occasions, impacting the main thermal power plants that are already operating under significant limitations.
The Electric Union (UNE) has indicated that several units are out of service due to maintenance and breakdowns, resulting in extended power outages in numerous provinces, particularly in the central-eastern region.
The situation in Matanzas is merely a reflection of a widespread crisis affecting all of Cuba, where power outages now exceed 20 hours in some areas.
With little prospect for short-term improvement, the Cuban electricity crisis is deepening, impacting both daily life and the economy of citizens, who are increasingly expressing their frustration and desperation due to the lack of a viable solution from the authorities.
More than 14 hours without power and a hurricane alert in Matanzas.
In addition to the usual issues with the power supply, residents of Matanzas have endured blackouts of up to 14 hours a day amid a hurricane alert, further worsening their situation.
The approach of Hurricane Rafael has created a state of alert, especially among those who remember the devastating consequences left by Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo.
On that occasion, the extended blackouts hindered adequate preparation and response to the emergency, contributing to the loss of lives and widespread disaster in the most affected communities.
The residents of Matanzas fear that a similar situation could occur with Rafael, and they are demanding immediate solutions and a more effective management of the electrical system.
The combination of power outages and a potentially destructive weather phenomenon has left the population in a state of extreme vulnerability, calling into question the authorities' ability to protect them from an impending disaster.
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