Las Tunas received this month with great thirst; coupled with the increase in temperatures at this time of the year, the water stored in the 23 reservoirs managed by the Provincial Delegation of the Institute of Hydraulic Resources decreases.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The current situation is not alarming, but it does worry specialists and the main political and government authorities, who have called to avoid unnecessary waste, both in the state and the residential sectors.

According to the information released on March 1st, a little more than 113 million cubic meters of water are collected in the Las Tunas territory, which represents 32 percent of the reservoir potential, amounting to 350 million 915 thousand cubic meters.

The municipality of Jobabo remains in the most complicated situation, with barely seven percent of its storage capacity, followed by Jesús Menéndez (16), Puerto Padre (22), and Majibacoa (35). In better conditions -although not optimal- are Las Tunas (36), Colombia (37), Manatí (60), and Amancio (72).

The six sources for the supply to the population have liquid guaranteed for several weeks, although “Copo del Chato” has water enough for just 45 days of coverage; while "Juan Sáez" has for 87, and “El Rincón” for 168. "Playuela", "Jobabito" and "Cayojo" have reserves for more than 180 days.

So far this year, rainfall has been minimal and has not changed the state of the dams. Even worse, the late start of the rainy season is expected this 2022, which will make the drought that usually affects the eight municipalities of Las Tunas more intense.