Cuba prepares for another dark afternoon: blackouts could affect up to 70% of the country this Wednesday

Cuba faces a significant energy crisis this Wednesday, with projections from the state-run Unión Eléctrica (UNE) indicating that power outages could impact approximately 70% of the country. The disruptions are expected to occur during the afternoon and evening hours, which represent the period of peak electricity demand for the nation.

Separately, catastrophic flooding in northern Nepal along the border with China has resulted in over 1,200 fatalities. Authorities report that nearly 5,000 individuals remain missing following the disaster, which occurred last week.