This Wednesday, September 18, 2024, blackouts continue to significantly affect several provinces in Cuba, causing unrest among the population and highlighting the energy crisis the country is experiencing. According to data from the interactive blackout map, power cuts have been reported 445 times throughout the national territory, with some municipalities experiencing long-duration interruptions.
In Cienfuegos, the situation is particularly critical, with an average blackout duration of 6 hours, making the capital city the most affected with 35 reports and an average of 7 hours without electricity service. Municipalities like Aguada de Pasajeros and Palmira also experience prolonged interruptions, which exceed 7 hours in some cases.
Camagüey tops the list of reports with a total of 68, with the municipalities of Camagüey, Guáimaro, and Jimaguayú being the most affected, where blackouts of up to 14 hours are recorded. In Guáimaro, the longest blackout in the province lasted 9.6 hours, while in Jimaguayú, the duration was 14 hours, one of the longest in the country.
Pinar del Río has also reported significant blackouts, with an average of 4 hours. In Consolación del Sur, the blackouts lasted an average of 5.6 hours, while in other municipalities like Viñales and Guane, power outages ranged from 3 to 5 hours.
In Havana, although the total number of reports is lower compared to other provinces, blackouts continue to impact residents of municipalities like Cerro, which reported 17 interruptions with an average duration of 4.1 hours. La Lisa is another affected area, where a blackout lasting more than 8 hours was recorded.
Provinces like Holguín and Granma also face recurring blackouts. In Holguín, the provincial capital has experienced blackouts with an average duration of 2.5 hours, while in Manzanillo, Granma province, reports indicate interruptions of up to 5.7 hours.
The interactive blackout map, based on reports extracted from social media and processed through artificial intelligence, shows the magnitude of the problem in each municipality, allowing residents to have a clear view of the situation. These prolonged power outages continue to affect the daily lives of thousands of Cubans, amid an energy crisis that shows no signs of improvement.
Power outages in Cuba continue to be a growing concern, with provinces like Cienfuegos, Camagüey, Pinar del Río, and Havana experiencing significant interruptions in electricity service. The duration of the outages, in some cases exceeding 10 hours, worsens the difficulties for residents in an already complicated economic and social context.
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