The water shortage in the Martí neighborhood, located in the city of Santiago de Cuba, has become a true tragedy for its residents, who have been forced to carry water in buckets for several weeks.
The situation particularly affects the residents of the 18th floor, who, according to local reporter Yosmany Mayeta, are forced to carry water in buckets and containers due to the ongoing interruptions in the drinking water service that impact the area.
A video published by the journalist shows that several water tankers need to fill the building's cistern.
This supply issue is worsened by the frequent power outages affecting the entire city, particularly the Martí neighborhood.
Power outages can last up to 20 consecutive hours, which not only disrupts the use of water pumps but also complicates daily tasks such as food preparation and caring for children and the elderly.
Although the situation in Santiago de Cuba is serious, the issue of water supply is not exclusive to this region.
In Havana, the capital, over 400,000 residents also lack regular access to drinking water, contributing to the growing crisis of basic services facing the country.
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