# Water crisis and UNICEF aid in Manzanillo, Cuba

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-crisis-and-unicef-aid-in-manzanillo-cuba
> Updated: 2026-11-08T23:14:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, UNICEF donated seven hydraulic units to Manzanillo, Granma, to improve water distribution for approximately 105,000 residents. The donation aimed to address a severe crisis where some districts had reportedly gone over a year without adequate water service. Local officials noted the equipment would contribute roughly 396 liters per second to the local network, though some residents expressed skepticism due to prolonged service interruptions.

By November 2026, the situation was described as part of a broader national water crisis affecting more than 2.6 million people in Cuba. This crisis is driven by an energy crisis involving daily blackouts exceeding 20 hours and aging infrastructure. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel characterized the situation as “grave and complex,” citing energy issues and administrative negligence.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Unicef provides water and nutrition aid to Cuba and Honduras

Unicef is deploying aid to combat water and nutrition crises in Cuba and Honduras, supporting thousands of residents facing drought and energy shortages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicef-provides-water-and-nutrition-aid-to-cuba-and-honduras

### 2026-10-24: UNICEF donates hydraulic units to address water shortages in Manzanillo

UNICEF has donated seven hydraulic units to Manzanillo, Granma, to combat severe water shortages affecting 105,000 residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicef-donates-hydraulic-units-to-address-water-shortages-in-manzanillo

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