The weather situation worsens due to heavy rains in the west of Cuba influenced by Cyclone Helene.

The weather situation in the west of Cuba has worsened since Monday afternoon due to the advance of "potential tropical cyclone nine."

The official journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso shared recent images of the rain in Pinar del Río and other areas of western Cuba, such as Artemisa, where citizens are preparing to face possible floods.

The weather situation may worsen with heavy rains, landslides in mountainous areas, and strong winds as the system moves northwest towards the Caribbean.

The weather phenomenon has all the conditions to become a hurricane in the coming hours, with the possibility of being named Helene.

Cuban authorities have begun to implement preventive measures, including the possible evacuation of residents in high-risk areas.

Intense rainfall is expected across the country and will continue throughout this week, raising concerns about potential flooding in urban, rural, and coastal areas.

Residents of Pinar del Río and Artemisa must stay informed and follow the instructions of civil protection teams while monitoring the development of the system, which also poses a threat to the coast of Florida.