After more than 120 hours of blackout, the province of Pinar del Río managed to restore its connection to the National Electric System (SEN) on Monday evening, reported the Cuban regime.
The westernmost of the Cuban provinces, which did not suffer major damage from Hurricane Rafael, had been isolated from the electrical grid due to the collapse of several high-voltage towers in Artemisa, leaving the region without power, explained the official site Cubadebate.
"The province has been supported by isolated microsystems; however, due to the burden, these systems have shown instability, impacting essential services such as hospitals and drinking water sources," the electric company stated in a statement.
Some areas are still in darkness, which has created a tense atmosphere, exacerbated by an increasing police presence.
On the other hand, the capital of the country, Havana, is advancing towards a 98.36% recovery of the electrical service.
According to reports from the Electric Company of Havana, more than 846,000 customers have had service restored, representing 98.36% of the total population of the capital. Primary distribution circuits are now 98.52% rehabilitated, while transmission and subtransmission circuits are operating at 100%.
The most affected areas, such as Lutgardita, Villenas, El Chico, and Santiago de Las Vegas in the Boyeros municipality, as well as parts of Arroyo Naranjo, La Lisa, and Playa, remain the primary focus of the repair brigades.
At least 42 of the 43 hospitals in Havana now have electrical service, as do 11 of the 12 water supply sources. According to authorities, more than 96% of the damaged transformers have already been repaired.
However, the population has expressed its frustration with the inefficient management of the crisis. Protests have been reported on the streets during six days of blackouts.
The renowned Cuban actress Tahimí Alvariño also denounced the unsustainable conditions that families are living in near Vento Street, in the Cerro municipality.
"It's been six days without electricity on Vento Street, two poles that have been on the verge of falling since Wednesday, where thousands of cars pass, putting their lives at risk," the actress expressed, raising awareness about the danger these poles represent, as they could fall at any moment.
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