Cuba recorded an electrical service disruption of 1,750 MW at 6:08 p.m. this Tuesday, the highest figure in recent months, due to a shortfall in generation capacity.
The official spokesperson Lázaro Manuel Alonso reported on Facebook that this level of impact exceeds the forecast made by the Electric Union by 310 MW earlier that same morning.
Among the main reasons contributing to this situation are the shutdown of Unit 4 at the Céspedes Thermal Power Plant (CTE), a lack of fuel, and various breakdowns in several thermal blocks.
The Electric Company of Havana had announced more blackouts in the capital of Cuba due to the unexpected shutdown of Block 4 of the "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" Thermal Power Plant; however, the deficit of nearly 1,800 MW exceeded expectations.
Through the Facebook social network, the entity stated that "Block #3 will be affected from 3:00 PM until after the peak time of 6:30 PM. The disruption of Block #4 will continue until 6:30 PM."
It is also circulating on social media that the Antonio Guiteras Central, the largest in the country, is experiencing a "slight" water loss in the reheater, although this news has not been confirmed by the regime.
The combination of factors has led to extended electricity outages in various regions of the country, some of which have lasted up to 20 consecutive hours, according to reports.
In that context, the western part of the island is preparing to face Hurricane Rafael, which is expected to make landfall in Cuba in the coming hours at some point in the southeast of Havana.
"Given the inability to gather information through traditional means, it is essential to reach every individual to raise awareness about the weather situation," notes Alonso's statement.
It adds that the authorities are continuing to work on gradually restoring electrical service in the most affected areas.
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