A severe storm that struck the province of Villa Clara on Monday afternoon has left multiple municipalities without electricity due to damage to primary and secondary power lines.
The affected lines include high-voltage lines 6375 in Santa Clara, 4608 in Corralillo, as well as 33 kV lines 1205 in Sagua La Grande and 1210 in Quemado de Güines, according to a report from the Villa Clara Electric Company on Facebook.
The power outages cover a wide area. For instance, in Santa Clara, circuits 14, 15, 132, 162, 144, 7, 131, 22, 146, 24, 25, 35, 153, 40, and 193 were affected. In Corralillo, circuits 56, 57, 58, 60, and 159 were damaged.
In Sagua La Grande, circuits 43, 51, 45, 197, 147, 44, 48, 50, 136, 47, and 49 faced disruptions, while in Quemado de Güines, circuits 52, 53, 164, 55, and 196 were impacted. Secondary and service outages were also reported in the municipalities of Remedios, Placetas, Manicaragua, and Santo Domingo.
Crews of linemen are working intensively to restore electricity as soon as possible, according to the state-run Electric Company, which has asked affected residents for "patience" and recommended taking precautions against potential interruptions in other essential services.
The severe energy crisis affecting Cubans is a recurring issue that the government has been unable to resolve, despite promises to minimize blackouts during the summer. The regime had pledged to reduce service interruptions during the vacation months, but by late July, it cited a lack of diesel fuel and a couple of "unexpected" breakdowns as reasons for their inability to stabilize the electric service.
Understanding the Impact of the Villa Clara Power Outages
Given the recent severe storm and the resulting power outages in Villa Clara, here are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand the situation.
What areas in Villa Clara were most affected by the power outages?
The most affected areas include Santa Clara, Corralillo, Sagua La Grande, and Quemado de Güines, as well as secondary outages in Remedios, Placetas, Manicaragua, and Santo Domingo.
What caused the power outages in Villa Clara?
The power outages were caused by a severe storm that damaged primary and secondary power lines across multiple municipalities.
How is the government responding to the energy crisis in Cuba?
The government has been unable to resolve the energy crisis, despite promises to minimize blackouts during the summer. They have cited a lack of diesel fuel and unexpected breakdowns as reasons for the ongoing issues.