Central Cuba’s Villa Clara province is confronting severe flooding as torrential rainfall continues to batter the region, affecting over 200 residents across multiple municipalities. The town of Sitiecito has emerged as the epicenter of the crisis, with overflowing rivers and severed road connections isolating communities.
Meteorological experts from the Provincial Meteorological Center attribute the extreme weather conditions to a storm system currently positioned over central Cuba. Specialist Amaury Machado confirmed the system’s persistence, indicating that heavy precipitation will likely continue throughout the day.
Quantitative measurements reveal the severity of the downpour. By 8:00 a.m. local time, the Institute of Hydraulic Resources recorded staggering rainfall accumulations: 156 millimeters in Sitiecito, 91.8 millimeters at the Alacranes reservoir, and 54 millimeters at the Sagua la Grande weather station. These measurements confirm locally intense rainfall exceeding normal thresholds.
Provincial leadership has activated emergency protocols in response to the escalating situation. Governor Milaxy Sanchez announced comprehensive protective measures for vulnerable families, private property, and state infrastructure. Civil Defense units and the Integrated Medical Emergency System have been placed on high alert, implementing response strategies developed since the region’s last major flooding event in 2017.