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Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Critical Potable Water Supply Situation in Havana

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged a critical potable water shortage in Havana, exacerbated by prolonged power outages.
  • Díaz-Canel visited a key water source, urging swift resolution of supply issues and prioritizing infrastructure maintenance, particularly water pumps.
  • The situation is described as one of the most critical for the city, impacting nearly two million residents due to electricity deficits and aging infrastructure.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has publicly acknowledged the severe crisis affecting Havana's potable water supply, directly linking the shortages to the island's ongoing electricity problems.

During a visit to the strategic Paso Seco water source, Díaz-Canel emphasized the urgency of resolving the supply issues, particularly in light of persistent and prolonged blackouts. He convened with members of the Council of Ministers to review the current strategy for addressing the crisis, highlighting that this is "one of the most critical issues for a city of almost two million people."

resolving the supply problem as soon as possible

— Miguel Díaz-CanelUrging swift action to address the water shortage during a visit to a key water source.

The report from the Presidency stressed the importance of prioritizing the recovery, maintenance, and rescue of resources at the water source, with a specific focus on the engines needed for water pumping. The situation underscores the fragility of Havana's infrastructure, where the deficit in electricity directly impacts the ability to provide essential services like clean water to its large population.

This is one of the most critical issues for a city where almost two million people live

— Miguel Díaz-CanelDescribing the severity of the water supply crisis in Havana.
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