The neighborhood of El Vedado is striving to return to its usual state after severe flooding transformed its streets into torrents on Saturday night.
Residents have taken to social media to share dramatic images of areas in this well-known Havana district completely submerged under water.
The coastal flooding, triggered by a cold front affecting the western region since January 31, impacted the lower-lying areas of Havana's seafront, where waves soared over 13 feet high.
Teams from the Red Cross and Civil Defense evacuated dozens of vulnerable individuals, as winds gusted up to 51 miles per hour, according to the Meteorology Institute.
By Sunday afternoon, the Council of the Administration of Plaza de la Revolución began the task of cleaning flooded basements and cisterns.
"It's great they came to remove the salty and contaminated water from the cisterns, but unfortunately, the sea returned by evening," remarked a resident of El Vedado.
No casualties were reported, yet the material damage was considerable, and the images of the flooded streets once again highlighted the vulnerability of Havana's coastline to such natural events.
Impact of Coastal Flooding in Havana
What caused the severe flooding in Havana?
The flooding was caused by a cold front impacting the western region, resulting in coastal flooding with waves exceeding 13 feet in height.
How did the authorities respond to the flooding?
The Red Cross and Civil Defense evacuated vulnerable people, and the Council of the Administration of Plaza de la Revolución worked on cleaning flooded areas.