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• 11 / 04 / 2007

The National Water Resources Institute reported that in eastern Granma province, all 10 water reservoirs reached a whopping total storage of 981 million cubic meters this Friday, which is above its 940-million capacity.

The largest reservoir in eastern Cuba, Cauto del Paso reportedly is holding 14 million cubic meters of water over its 330 million top level, which is also a record in the storage history of the reservoir.

Cauto del Paso is releasing its water at a rate of 2,200 cubic meters per second.

According to the Provincial Defense Council, more than 2,000 people were evacuated to shelters and the houses of friends or relatives. The number of evacuees is expected to grow, as weather forecasts say that the rains will continue Saturday.

Meanwhile in Santiago de Cuba, local authorities reported that October has been the wettest month in the province since the passing of hurricane Flora in 1963.

National Water Resources Institute's estimates show that last month of October's rainfall exceeded the annual average by 314 percent.

Vice President of the Civil Defense Council Jesus Infante said the Cuban government allocated considerable amounts of timber and tiles for roof repair in Bayamo, even though an accurate damage assessment has not been made yet.

Source: Radio Habana Cuba