The province of Pinar del Río found itself entirely without electricity on Thursday, following a malfunction in a transmission line, as reported by the local Electric Company through their social media channels.
The outage was caused by a "trip" in the transmission line that links Mariel with Pinar del Río, leading to a complete interruption of power supply in Cuba's westernmost province, according to the company.
"We inform the public that due to a trip in the transmission line from Mariel to Pinar del Río, the entire province is affected. Efforts are underway to restore the province's service as soon as possible," the Pinar del Río Electric Company announced in a Facebook post.
So far, authorities have not provided specific details on the cause of the failure or an estimate of how long it will take to fully restore power.
The blackout leaves thousands of homes, workplaces, and institutions without electricity amidst a severe energy crisis that has led to frequent and prolonged outages in various parts of the country over recent months.
Technical teams are working to restore service, although the scale of the disruption may delay the complete recovery of the electrical system in the province.
Understanding Power Outages in Pinar del Río
What caused the power outage in Pinar del Río?
The power outage was triggered by a trip in the transmission line connecting Mariel to Pinar del Río, which resulted in a total power supply interruption for the province.
How is the restoration of power being handled?
Technical teams are actively working to restore electricity, but the extent of the damage may delay the full recovery of the system in the province.
Has there been an official estimate on when power will be restored?
As of now, no official estimate has been given on the timeline for full power restoration in Pinar del Río.