Havana begins to restore electricity service: Water supply and hospitals will be priority circuits

The Electric Company of Havana (EELH) announced that the conditions are now in place to begin restoring electric service in the Cuban capital, following the general blackout that left millions of Havana residents without power since early morning and halted essential services.

According to a communication disseminated through its official channels, the company stated that the recovery process will begin at the 33 kilovolt (kV) level, prioritizing the circuits for hospitals and water supply systems, which are deemed vital for the city's operation.

"Initially, the substations for vital health services (hospitals) and the main water supply sources of the capital will be energized," specified the EELH.

The measure aims to gradually restore the stability of the Electrical System in the capital, affected by a disconnection of the western system that occurred early Wednesday morning, leaving provinces from Pinar del Río to Cienfuegos without electricity.

The company urged the public to stay informed through official channels—Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and the telephone service 18888—to learn about the progress of the restoration process.

This massive blackout occurs amid a national generation deficit exceeding 2,000 megawatts, which keeps Cuba in a state of ongoing energy crisis.

While the UNE and the Electric Company investigate the causes of the outage, the restoration of electricity in hospitals and water systems offers partial relief to the people of Havana, who continue to endure lengthy hours without electricity or basic services.

At 08:00 this Wednesday morning, the EELH reported that electrical service has been partially restored in the capital. According to the technical report, three substations and four distribution circuits are now energized, which represents the restoration of service for 12,101 customers, equivalent to 8.11 megawatts (MW), or approximately 1.4% of the city.

The entity also confirmed that four hospitals and a key source of water supply have been reconnected as part of priority actions aimed at ensuring vital health services and water supply in Havana.