Cuba's power grid is gradually being restored.

(CLO) Electricity is gradually returning to the Cuban capital Havana, days after a series of power outages across the country since last Friday.

According to Cuban officials, electricity had been restored to nearly 90% of Havana by Monday. Cuban Energy Minister Vicente de la O'Levy stated at a press conference that he hoped the power grid would be restored in many other Cuban provinces and cities by late Monday or Tuesday morning local time.

Electricity is gradually being restored in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Reuters

The power outage became more alarming after Hurricane Oscar made landfall in eastern Cuba late Sunday as a Category 1 storm. State television reported damaged roofs and walls, and toppled power poles and trees.

Energy Secretary O Levy also said that Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Russia, among other countries, have offered to help Cuba restore its power grid.

Cuba relies on imports to supply its oil-fired power plants. Fuel supplies to the island have decreased significantly this year as Venezuela, Russia, and Mexico have been forced to cut exports to Cuba for various reasons.

Cuba blames the U.S. embargo for the recurring difficulties in purchasing fuel and spare parts needed to operate and maintain its oil-fired power plants. The U.S. has denied any role in the grid failure.

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Source: https://www.congluan.vn/luoi-dien-tai-cuba-dang-dan-duoc-khoi-phuc-post317835.html