After the passage of Hurricane Rafael, which affected water distribution operations in Havana, the Aguas de La Habana Company has reported on the progressive reestablishment of its supply systems in various areas of the capital. With the reconnection of the electricity supply, several fountains and pumping stations have resumed their services, allowing the normalization of access to water in the neighborhoods and districts of the city.
According to the company’s official statement, the El Gato supply source, which supplies the San José line, was one of the first to restore service, achieving electrical reconnection at 6:20 pm. Subsequently, the Cosculluela supply source also recovered electricity at 6:30 pm.
At 8:00 pm, the Palatino booster restored its pumping operations, allowing access to service in the Príncipe area, particularly in the hospital area, a region of special importance for the city’s health infrastructure.
Later, the Fontanar supply source, in charge of supplying water to the Boyeros municipality and the Fontanar district, recovered the electricity at 9:40 pm, achieving the activation of the units by 10:00 pm, thus guaranteeing the distribution of the water resource in this sector.
Finally, at 11:45 pm, the promoter Martín Pérez restored his operations, allowing the resumption of water service in the municipalities of Guanabacoa and Regla, in the districts of Mañana and Modelo, as well as in the Industrial Zone.
The Aguas de La Habana Company thanked its customers for their patience during the service recovery process and reiterated its commitment to the prompt restoration of normal distribution conditions in the affected areas.
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**Interviewer:** Welcome to our program. Today, we are discussing the impact of Hurricane Rafael on Cuba, particularly focusing on the water distribution challenges in Havana. Joining us is Maria Fernandez, a spokesperson for Aguas de La Habana. Maria, thank you for being here.
**Maria Fernandez:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to share the information about the recovery efforts in our city.
**Interviewer:** Could you tell us about the effects of Hurricane Rafael on water distribution in Havana?
**Maria Fernandez:** Certainly. Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds and caused significant disruptions to our water supply systems. Many areas experienced outages, and restoring service has been a top priority for us.
**Interviewer:** How is Aguas de La Habana working to restore water services in the affected areas?
**Maria Fernandez:** We have mobilized our teams to assess the damage and carry out repairs. We are gradually bringing affected systems back online and prioritizing areas that were hit hardest. Our focus is to ensure that everyone has access to clean drinking water as quickly as possible.
**Interviewer:** What challenges have you faced during this recovery process?
**Maria Fernandez:** One of the biggest challenges is the widespread damage to our infrastructure; some pipes are damaged, and we also face logistical issues in getting materials to the right locations. Additionally, the recent blackout caused by Hurricane Rafael has made coordination more difficult.
**Interviewer:** How are residents responding to the situation, and what can they expect in the coming days?
**Maria Fernandez:** Our residents have shown incredible resilience. We understand the frustration they feel during this time, and we are working around the clock to restore service. We expect to see more areas reconnecting to the supply in the coming days, but it may take time for the situation to normalize fully.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing these insights, Maria. It’s crucial for the community to stay informed during these challenging times.
**Maria Fernandez:** Thank you for having me. We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these challenges together.
