Baracoa continues to endure relentless rainfalls, a situation exacerbated by the recent onslaught of Hurricane Oscar. According to meteorologist Rubén Capote, "Rain continues to fall where it's least needed in Cuba." The persistent downpours are worsening the already dire conditions in this part of Guantánamo, as the rain shows no sign of letting up.
Local broadcaster Primada Visión shared images depicting drenched streets and completely overcast skies, highlighting the challenges faced by vehicles navigating the area. Capote, from Telemundo 49, also shared radar images from the Guantánamo Naval Base on Facebook, illustrating the significant rainfall accumulating in eastern Cuba.
The Forecast: More Rain Ahead
Capote warns that relief from the rain is unlikely in the coming days. A stationary front is expected to maintain an unstable atmosphere in the region, continuing to bring heavy rains.
This weather contradicts the forecast from the Institute of Meteorology of Cuba (INSMET), which predicted partly cloudy skies across much of the country, with some rain along the northern coast and afternoon clouds from Ciego de Ávila to Guantánamo.
Struggles Amidst the Downpour
Residents in Baracoa are grappling with unstable electricity, a lack of cooking fuel, limited access to potable water, and insufficient information about local and national events. Since last Friday, the Cuban regime has initiated evacuations in Baracoa, learning from "the experiences of recent days," which saw several fatalities from floods caused by Hurricane Oscar last Sunday.
In the early hours of Friday, torrential rains caused rivers like the Miel to overflow, inundating streets in Baracoa and Cabacú, further complicating the situation for the already beleaguered community.