(Baonghean.vn) - Drought is occurring in many regions of Cuba, causing significant impacts on people's lives and production activities. Images recorded in Pinar del Rio province in recent days show some of the difficulties that Cuban people are facing.
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People carry tools to fetch water in neighboring areas of Consolación del Sur, a region known for its cigars, sugar, vegetables, rice, coffee and beans. However, the drought has severely damaged crops and planting has been delayed. |
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| A stone wall that was once submerged can be seen at the Petate reservoir in Consolación del Sur. The country's Civil Defense Agency said drought, record temperatures and leaks had led to "extremely low water levels for domestic, agricultural, industrial and service needs." |
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Children catch water in buckets at Los Palacios. |
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| People receive water from a truck. Photo taken in Consolación del Sur. |
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| A man carries a bucket in search of drinking water in Consolación del Sur. |
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| The landmarks of the equipment used to measure water levels at the Petate reservoir can be clearly seen. |
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| Los Palacios residents use taps to bring water from tanks into their homes. |
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Brenda del Pino, 64, pumps water from a cistern in her home in the La Chusmita neighborhood in Consolación del Sur. |
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| Rice fields dry up at Los Palacios |
Phuong Thao
(According to Reuters)
