The western region of the country received only 74% of its historical average rainfall.

On Monday, the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) informed that Cuba recorded 2025 as its fifth driest year since 1901, with 1,114 millimeters of rain, equivalent to 83% of the historical average.

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The institute explained that reservoirs closed at 64% of their capacity, with 5,868 cubic hectometers (hm³) stored, 228 hm³ less than the historical average, which reflects the impact of the rainfall deficit.

The western region of the Caribbean island received only 74% of its historical average rainfall, the central region reached 82%, while the eastern region reached 94%, due to Hurricane Melissa in October.

The INRH report also indicated that 14 of the 101 main aquifers in the country were in unfavorable condition, and one was in critical condition.

In Sept. 2025, more than 3.1 million people, approximately 30% of the population, experienced total or partial water shortages due to drought, energy crises, and deteriorating water infrastructure.

The Cuban Institute of Meteorology reported that between November 2025 and January 2026, 30% of the country experienced meteorological drought: 5% severe to extreme, 8% moderate, and 17% mild.

They explained that the provinces most affected by the rainfall deficit were Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, and Havana, all located in the western region, where the water scarcity was felt most intensely.

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Source: EFE

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