An extensive power outage has left nearly the entire city of Havana without electricity, following a confirmation from the provincial Electric Company regarding service disruptions affecting the city's blocks.
The company's official Telegram channel revealed a significant generation deficit of 319 megawatts, which led to five out of six sections of the city losing power. Official reports indicate that Block 2 has been without electricity for over seven consecutive hours.
As of 7:11 p.m., the most recent update provided no new details about the cause of the outage or an estimated time for restoring service. The company mentioned only that technical teams are gradually working to restore the system.
Just moments before this update, the Electric Company announced plans to begin reestablishing power in Block 2, though specifics regarding the extent or timing of full reconnection were not disclosed.
This blackout adds to an ongoing energy crisis that has subjected Havana and the rest of the country to daily power interruptions amid severe fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and a lack of timely information for the public.
Understanding Havana's Power Crisis
What caused the widespread power outage in Havana?
The outage was due to a generation deficit of 319 megawatts, affecting the majority of the city's power blocks.
How long has Block 2 been without electricity?
Block 2 has experienced over seven consecutive hours without power according to the latest official reports.
Is there an estimated time for when power will be restored?
As of the last update, no estimated time for the restoration of power has been provided.