Guantanamo.- Currently, the Temporary Working Group is active in the municipality of Baracoa, in Guantanamo Province, where preventive and control measures are being implemented to address the impact of the heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Melissa, which is causing flooding in Cuba’s oldest city.
Local authorities in each settlement of this northeastern territory are intensifying efforts to protect the population and material resources, as well as state facilities, in response to the natural disasters they continuously face, such as landslides, fallen trees, and flooding in low-lying coastal areas and along riverbanks.
In this regard, the leaders of Baracoa are activating all means of communication to provide timely information to all citizens and ensure they are aware of the necessary actions to take. Collaboration between the community and government entities is essential.
According to a post of FACEBOOK of Primada Vision TV Channel explains the following regarding the hevay rains associated with Tropical Storm Melissa that hit Baracoa:
Rainfall Causes Damage in Quiviján, Baracoa Municipality.
The President of the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power (AMPP) of Baracoa, Eider Milhet Laborí, provided details through his Facebook account about the recent damage caused by the rains to the infrastructure in the Quiviján area.
The intense rainfall has caused damage to mountain roads, the sewage system, and, critically, to the main bridge in the area.
The report specifies the following direct and indirect effects caused by the storm:
Damage to roads: The continuous rains have caused significant landslides in the mountainous areas, resulting in the blockage of several sections of the main road. This event compromises communication and access to several communities.
Collapse of the main bridge: The most serious situation is centered on the Quiviján bridge, where a partial collapse has been reported. This vital structure is now completely unusable for vehicular traffic, interrupting an essential communication route.
Overwhelmed sewage system: The unusual rise in local streams has caused damages to the area’s sewage system, causing flooding.
Agricultural damage: As a consequence of these floods, minor damage has been reported to various crops and, in particular, to the important cocoa plantations in the region.
