Cold Front Advances Across Cuba; Havana's Malecón Suffers Severe Flooding

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By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ HAVANA (AP) — A cold front sweeping across Cuba caused flooding along Havana's coastline Sunday, particularly on the Malecón — the capital's iconic seaside avenue — with large waves and strong winds. Authorities said residents of low-lying areas of the city had been evacuated, but did not provide an estimate of the number of people in shelter, many of whom are staying with relatives or friends. A tour conducted by The Associa…

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The Institute of Meteorology of Cuba reported that the cold front will continue to advance east for the rest of the Cuban territory arriving in the coming hours east of the country.

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The Havana coast today records moderate to strong sea penetrations, as a result of the eighth cold front of the current winter season. The north-west winds, with gusts higher than 80 km/h, have generated waves of up to 4 meters, causing the overflow of the Malecon wall and the accumulation of water in the low zones. The post Litoral habanero records moderate sea penetrations (+ Photos) first appeared on Cubadebate.

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The eighth cold front of the current winter season, reported by the Institute of Meteorology (Ismet), caused a marked deterioration of the climatological conditions in the western region of the country, with decreases in temperature, squalls and sea penetrations in areas of the northern coast

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Cuba is experiencing an emergency situation, after a cold front with strong winds reached the western region of the island causing floods in parts of Havana, in the midst of the energy crisis that has resulted in simultaneous blackouts that have affected more than 50% of the territory during the time of the highest electricity demand. The convergence of both phenomena exposes the structural fragility that the government led by Miguel Díaz-Canel.…

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The frontal system is already passing through the center of the country and has caused strong winds in the west. The Civil Defense maintains a Warning of Early Warning by tides and coastal floods on the north coast. It is expected to be cold at dawn.