(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 collect water in the surrounding areas of Consolación del Sur. The region is famous 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 water leaks had led to “extremely low water levels for domestic, agricultural, industrial and service needs.” |
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Children collect 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 running 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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| The people of Los Palacios use taps to bring water from tanks into their homes. |
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Brenda del Pino, 64, pumps water from a water tank in her home in the La Chusmita neighborhood in Consolación del Sur. |
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| Rice fields dry up in Los Palacios |
Phuong Thao
(According to Reuters)
