The water supply situation in the city of Las Tunas remains tense. The intense drought and the prolonged power outages, which impede service stability, are the main reasons.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- David Legrá, director of the Water Supply Base Business Unit in the municipality of Las Tunas, told local radio that, as part of the strategy to address the problem, it was necessary to extend the distribution cycles in the city to 36 hours.

In this regard, he explained that the decision is not final and may or may not change depending on whether it is demonstrated that a greater number of residents benefit from it; however, he acknowledged that it will be impossible to reach all of them.

The director stated that the current situation in the La Cana basin is very complex, where the only pumping equipment they had broke down, and it has been impossible to repair it. There is also the problem with the Cayojo dam, which lacks a power generator.

Amid such a complicated panorama, Legrá added, they lack the fuel necessary to maintain a stable supply through tanker trucks in traditionally difficult areas; assessments are being made with the delegates of the People's Councils to prioritize community cisterns, those who are bedridden, and other critical cases.