[The United Nations says that Cuba’s power crisis continues to affect basic services and calls for increased humanitarian assistance] September 11th, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated on the 10th local time that Cuba’s severe power crisis continues to affect basic local services. Official data shows that the country's power generation could meet less than one-third of the country's needs in August, with some areas experiencing power outages for more than 30 hours. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that power shortages and drought have exacerbated the local water supply crisis, affecting about 3.5 million people, nearly half of whom are in the capital Havana. The United Nations has called for increased funding for humanitarian aid and ensuring the transportation of critical supplies. (CCTV News)