Cuba faces energy crisis amid power outages and heavy rain

Cuba is facing a compounding crisis involving energy shortages and adverse weather conditions. Prolonged power outages continue to affect the population, exacerbated by what is described as an energy blockade resulting from United States policies. These restrictions on fuel imports have impacted essential services, including medical treatments, transportation, and water supplies.

Simultaneously, the Institute of Meteorology of Cuba (Insmet) has forecasted continued rainfall, showers, and electrical storms across the archipelago. This heavy cloud cover is expected to reduce the efficiency of domestic solar panels, further complicating the energy situation for families relying on solar energy to mitigate the ongoing blackouts.