People in at-risk situations are being evacuated due to the threat of flooding in El Vedado

Local authorities in Plaza de la Revolución reported on Saturday afternoon the relocation of residents in at-risk situations to safe areas, due to the threat of floods associated with a cold front and strong swells expected for the northern coast of the west, likely affecting Havana.

According to the notice, the frontal band is moving through the west with increasing cloud cover, showers, and light rain, and will continue to shift towards the east.

In the images shared on the government’s official social media, elderly individuals with physical disabilities are seen being taken to a bus.

For the night of this Saturday and throughout Sunday, an increase in northwesterly winds and swells is expected, which could reach strong intensities along the northern coast.

The Insmet (Forecast Center) anticipates the possibility of waves of up to four meters.

It also reports that on the Havana seawall the waves are already intensifying and that in the coming hours they could become strong, coinciding with high tide at 8:00 p.m., which "significantly increases" the likelihood of coastal flooding.

In messages aimed at protecting the population, authorities urged strict adherence to official guidelines and emphasized that "life is the most important thing," highlighting that "no one" should be "left to fend for themselves."

Among the measures announced for those living in low-lying areas, there were guidelines to secure drinking water in tanks, relocate motors or water pumps to safe locations, move supplies to higher ground, and prepare documents, medications, and essential items in case of an evacuation, as well as staying informed and assisting people in vulnerable situations.

Between April and October 2025, Havana faced a series of weather events that highlighted the capital's vulnerability to heavy rainfall and storm surges.

A severe storm in April left streets flooded, vehicles submerged, and entire neighborhoods underwater.

In August, a light drizzle was enough to once again flood several streets.

Residents of Cuatro Caminos and Centro Habana reported that the sewage system was completely clogged, and they had to clean the drains on their own initiative.

Finally, in  October, new intense rains caused severe flooding in various areas of the capital.

Streets turned into rivers, trash floating in the water, and vehicles stranded became familiar scenes for the people of Havana.

Citizen reports consistently pointed out that the deterioration of urban drainage, the accumulation of waste, and the lack of official foresight worsen each year the consequences of weather phenomena that are no longer exceptional.