Residents of Luyanó, located in the Diez de Octubre municipality of Havana, are voicing their frustration and concern over a severe water shortage that has persisted for weeks. This issue compounds the ongoing power outages and other societal challenges impacting the daily lives of Cubans.
“What they're doing to us is outrageous. We've been without water for over a week; when it does come, it's just a trickle that disappears quickly. How much longer do we have to endure this?” a user lamented on the Facebook group "Only People from Luyanó and Surroundings."
Another resident in the same group expressed that her daughter would not be attending school until the water service was restored. She also noted the potential threat of a new meteorological event forming near Cuba for the upcoming week.
Desperation Among Residents
The desperation is palpable in numerous posts: “8 days without water in Luyanó, please,” “Luyanó without water, we need water,” “How long will the water issue last? If anyone finds a spring, please let us know.”
However, these complaints contrast with information shared by the Municipal Assembly of People's Power of Diez de Octubre on social media, which claims that alternative methods are being used to supply water in the Popular Council of Luyanó. "Delegates and organization representatives are collaborating to distribute the precious liquid," they stated.
Official Explanations
Authorities explained that the problems with water supply to homes are due to "pressure issues in pumping and distribution cycles."
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, residents of the Boyeros municipality blocked traffic along Rancho Boyeros Avenue and the 100 Bridge, protesting the lack of electricity and water. According to a video shared by the independent media outlet Cubanet, locals placed tree branches in the middle of the road to draw government attention to their dire situation.