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IN PHOTOS | Cuba blackout: National power grid collapse leaves country in dark

Updated On: 03 August, 2026 08:06 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Cuba was hit by another nationwide blackout, the National Electric Union said in a statement shared on social media. The union also said that the country’s national power system experienced a total disconnection at 22:43 local time (0243 GMT) on Sunday. (Pics/ AFP)

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People were seen resting along Havana’s iconic Malecon during a nationwide power outage on Monday. (Pics/ AFP)
People were seen resting along Havana’s iconic Malecon during a nationwide power outage on Monday. (Pics/ AFP)
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Cuba was plunged into darkness after the national power grid collapsed on Sunday, with state utility UNE reporting a 'total disconnection' of the country's electricity system

Cuba was plunged into darkness after the national power grid collapsed on Sunday, with state utility UNE reporting a 'total disconnection' of the country's electricity system

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Cuba has been struggling to import fuel and repair its ageing power plants due to the impact of US sanctions

Cuba has been struggling to import fuel and repair its ageing power plants due to the impact of US sanctions

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Since October 2024, the country has witnessed several nationwide blackouts caused by power facility failures, hurricanes and other factors

Since October 2024, the country has witnessed several nationwide blackouts caused by power facility failures, hurricanes and other factors

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Earlier, on August 1, the National Electric Union said Cuba was hit by a partial collapse of its national electric system, affecting provinces from Matanzas to Pinar del Rio

Earlier, on August 1, the National Electric Union said Cuba was hit by a partial collapse of its national electric system, affecting provinces from Matanzas to Pinar del Rio

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The union said the incident occurred at 18:07 local time on Saturday and was triggered by the tripping of transmission lines. In a brief statement on social media, the union said the failure occurred between the provinces of Matanzas and Pinar del Rio at 6:07 p.m. local time (2207 GMT), after transmission lines tripped.

The union said the incident occurred at 18:07 local time on Saturday and was triggered by the tripping of transmission lines. In a brief statement on social media, the union said the failure occurred between the provinces of Matanzas and Pinar del Rio at 6:07 p.m. local time (2207 GMT), after transmission lines tripped.

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