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Holguin Reports Rainfall Over 90 Millimeters

The province of Holguin recorded rainfall exceeding 90 millimeters (mm) this Saturday. Associated with Tropical Depression No. 9, which is moving through the Caribbean. With precipitation that could still be heavy and locally intense.

Among the highest volumes were Calentura, in the municipality of Moa, with 94.2 mm. Calabaza de Sagua and Naranjo Agrio, in Sagua de Tanamo, with 90.5 mm and 89.0 mm. And the Pinares de Mayari and Guaro stations, in the town of Mayari, with 62.5 and 54.8 mm each. According to information from the Provincial Meteorological Center.

Also added to the list are the Moa Dam, Las Maltinas, Solís de Castro, and Mayari Basin stations, located in the east. Also which recorded 76, 71.3, 67.9, and 57.5 mm, respectively, the most significant rainfall so far, the statement adds.

It emphasizes that in the eastern territory, surveillance continues in the municipalities from Gibara to Moa. Primarily in areas vulnerable to coastal flooding and river flooding. The statement also urges the population to maintain the established measures to preserve human lives and material resources. In the face of the abundant rainfall associated with the climatic phenomenon.

The wide area of ​​low pressure associated with Tropical Depression Nine combined with local and orographic factors. To encourage the occurrence of numerous showers, downpours, and thunderstorms in eastern Cuba.

According to Tropical Depression Watch, this Sunday, Tropical Depression 9 of the current hurricane season continues to move slowly near the northern coast of Camagüey and south of the central Bahamas. Bringing heavy and intense rains to eastern Cuba, especially in Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, and Holguin.

With information from CNA

Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez