Seventeen automated hydrological stations and five meteorological stations with equivalent capabilities are now operational across this territory as part of an initiative to enhance preparedness, response, prevention, and adaptation to droughts and floods, thereby expanding the coverage of the hydrometeorological monitoring system.

This technology «enables real-time tracking of meteorological and hydrological variables and facilitates rapid decision-making for early warning against drought and flood risks,» stated Oscar Benedico Rodríguez, Director of the Provincial Meteorological Centre.

He explained that automating meteorological stations allows processing data from multiple variables every ten minutes, unlike conventional stations which record observations every three hours.

The seven benefiting municipalities in the province are Ciego de Ávila, Chambas, Morón, Bolivia, Primero de Enero, Ciro Redondo, and Florencia.

The installation of modern equipment extends beyond local impact, positively influencing the entire country through the commissioning of 184 advanced hydrological stations in southern Cuban municipalities. This forms part of the tasks under the International Project Mi Costa, involving 24 territories and aimed at advancing activities under the State Plan to Tackle Climate Change, known as Tarea Vida.

These sophisticated hydrological and meteorological stations represent a significant advancement in Cuba’s capacity to monitor, understand, and adapt to climate change. The systems not only improve immediate responses to extreme events but also provide essential data for ecosystem restoration and coastal community protection, aligning with the country’s sustainable development objectives.