HAVANA, July 12 (Carmelo Díaz Fernández, APSIC) – A severe drought has been affecting Guantánamo province in eastern Cuba, with rains barely registering at 30% of the historic averages for the region.

Experts have called the situation critical. Water behind dams is so low it cannot be pumped; a thousand head of cattle have died; and drinking water is being supplied to 42,000 residents by truck.

The local authorities have issued warnings to cover all containers holding water to prevent the spread of mosquitoes.

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