A large-scale blackout occurred in Cuba, which resulted in more than 10 million people were left without electricity. The country's energy system was completely out of order after the supply of oil needed to run power plants was cut off.
10 million Cubans left without power after power grid collapse
According to preliminary data, fuel problems arose after The US has blocked oil supplies to the country, This sharply limited the capabilities of the Cuban energy sector.
What happened to the power system
Due to fuel shortages, power plants gradually began to shut down. As a result, there were complete collapse of the national power grid, which caused a power outage across the island.
The country's authorities said that experts are working to gradually restore the power grid, but the process may take a long time.
Consequences of a large-scale blackout
Because of the lack of electricity:
part of the public transport has stopped
there are interruptions in water supply
The work of hospitals and enterprises is limited
Communication and internet services are disrupted
Local residents report a difficult situation in many cities, including the capital Harbours, where most districts were affected by power outages.
Context.
Cuba has long been experiencing energy crisis, The company's energy efficiency is being hampered by old power plant infrastructure, fuel shortages and economic constraints.
Experts note that the country's dependence on imported oil makes its energy system particularly vulnerable to external factors.
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