The fault at the Antonio Guiteras Power Plant, which has caused millions of people to lose electricity in Cuba since October 18, has not been fixed for days, and this time Cuba has been hit by Tropical Storm Oscar. Tropical Storm Oscar has caused storms and rain in the eastern provinces of the country, as well as moderate flooding in low-lying areas.
Although electricity was restored to some areas after intensive efforts by authorities, more than 80 percent of the country has been plunged into darkness for days.
The fourth power plant failure in the last 48 hours has caused serious food, fuel and medicine shortages in the country.
Authorities announced that the problem will be solved and the power outages will be fixed today or tomorrow, and stated that the work was disrupted due to Tropical Storm Oscar, which reached the country.
Authorities have reportedly set up 20 centers for those awaiting evacuation, and announced that the tropical storm is expected to subside tomorrow.
Havana residents protested the government with pots and pans due to the power outage.
Protesters, angry over food, water and electricity shortages, blocked roads in the city of San Miguel de Padron with piles of garbage.
The angry crowd was dispersed by security forces who intervened in the protest.
