The Maritime Administration of Cuba (AMC) suspended navigation in the Gulf of Batabanó due to adverse hydrometeorological conditions caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
The measure affects the ports of Batabanó, Nueva Gerona, and Cayo Largo del Sur and came into effect at 00:00 on September 24.
Tropical storm Helene, which formed in the northwest Caribbean Sea, continues to strengthen and is moving northwest with sustained winds of up to 110 km/h. Cuban authorities, in collaboration with the Meteorological Institute, are constantly monitoring to assess the conditions and restore normalcy as soon as possible.
According to the latest reports, Helene is approaching the Yucatán Peninsula and is expected to continue strengthening. Alerts have been issued in several regions, including the Cuban provinces of Artemisa, Pinar del Río, and Isla de la Juventud, as well as on the west coast of Florida and Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The forecasts indicate that Helene could become a category 1 hurricane in the coming hours and continue advancing toward the Gulf of Mexico and the coast of Florida, where a state of emergency has already been declared.
In Quintana Roo, Mexico, authorities have activated a red alert in municipalities such as Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Cozumel, due to the proximity of the storm. Banking operations and some public services have been interrupted, and shelters have been set up to protect vulnerable populations.
Helene is expected to cause torrential rains and strong winds in the region over the next few days.
The situation in Cuba and the neighboring regions remains delicate, and authorities recommend that the population stay informed and follow the guidance of civil protection agencies.
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