Cuba's power grid is gradually being restored.

(CLO) Electricity is gradually returning to the Cuban capital Havana, days after a nationwide blackout that began last Friday.

Power was restored to nearly 90% of Havana on Monday, according to Cuban officials. Cuban Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said at a news conference that he hoped power would be restored to many other Cuban provinces by late Monday or Tuesday morning local time.

Power grid is gradually being restored in Cuba's capital Havana. Photo: Reuters

The power outages became more worrisome after Hurricane Oscar made landfall in eastern Cuba late Sunday as a Category 1 storm. State television reported damage to roofs and walls, and power poles and trees downed by the storm.

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

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

Cuba blames the US embargo for chronic difficulties in acquiring fuel and spare parts to operate and maintain its oil-fired plants. The US has denied any role in the grid failure.

Hoang Anh (according to Reuters, AJ)

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