# Blackouts drive Cubans to rooftops and Malecon for sleep 2026-08-15T00:05:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Every night across Havana, blackouts and summer heat force Cubans to sleep on rooftops, porches, and public spaces. On the Malecon seawall, dozens lie on concrete, using cardboard or mattresses, while the city glows faintly under generator purrs and barking dogs. Alexis Milan, 59, shares a rooftop with his blind son and neighbours on top of an empty water tank. He says he sees no end. Power and water cuts have worsened since January due to a tightened US fuel embargo, according to residents. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Cuba, Havana, Malecon, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/blackouts-drive-cubans-to-rooftops-and-malecon-for-sleep/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/blackouts-drive-cubans-to-rooftops-and-malecon-for-sleep/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.