DEVELOPING: Water Crisis Hits Guantánamo Bay, Disrupts US Migrant Operations

Breaking News: Water Crisis Hits Guantánamo Bay, Disrupts US Migrant Operations A water supply failure at the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba has forced the relocation of several migrants, raising concerns about the facility's ability to accommodate up to 30,000 migrants as proposed by President Trump. Key Facts: - Date: Late August - Location: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Affected: Migrant Operations Center (MOC) and surrounding areas The water supply failure has disrupted operations at the MOC, where "low-threat aliens" are being housed. The US Navy relies on a treatment facility connected by an underwater pipeline for drinking water in part of the base. Critical Details: - Several migrants have been relocated to another area due to the water crisis - The Justice Department notified a federal court about the disruption to water service Background Context: The Guantánamo Bay naval base has been used as a migrant holding center, with plans to expand capacity to 30,000 migrants. However, this development raises questions about the facility's ability to handle such large numbers. Current Status and Next Developments: The US Navy is working to resolve the water supply issue, but no timeline has been provided for when operations at the MOC will resume normalcy. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*