Baracoa wakes up flooded due to heavy rains.

The early morning of this Friday brought heavy rainfall to the eastern region of Cuba, especially in Baracoa, where the rains have triggered severe flooding in an area that has been badly affected since the recent passage of Hurricane Oscar.

The conditions in this area of Guantánamo are becoming increasingly critical, with missing families and areas devastated by relentless flooding.

Through their Facebook page, the local outlet Primada Visión reported the situation in Baracoa, indicating that the rains began to intensify since early morning.

Several people have expressed their desperation on social media. Rosaly Galbán, a resident of the area, reported flooding in the La Playa area, while other residents reported similar situations in the Nueva del Jamal community.

Eriner Labañino, a resident of Baracoa, shared a touching testimony that reflects the difficult reality faced by those affected. "It feels just like that sound of rain inside my house, it rains more inside than outside. My house is flooded, I don’t know where I’m going to go."

The desperation of the inhabitants is evident. Local authorities have alerted the population to stay in safe places and follow emergency instructions.

In Guantánamo, in addition to the structural damage, several families remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue amid adverse weather conditions.

The floods have left many homeless, devastated sectors already affected by the impact of the hurricane, and by the energy crisis and massive blackouts.

This further complicates recovery efforts at this critical moment for the eastern region of Cuba.

Rainfall is expected to continue, which exacerbates the chances of new landslides and flooding in other vulnerable areas.