Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Summary
Tunisia is experiencing extreme heat, reaching nearly 50°C, which has led to increased electricity use and power cuts in many areas. These power cuts have disrupted water supplies because many water pumps rely on electricity, adding to existing water shortages in the country.Key Facts
- Temperatures in Tunisia reached 49.8°C in the city of Kairouan on August 27.
- Tunisia had six cities among the world’s 20 hottest places monitored that day.
- The heat caused high electricity demand, especially for air conditioning, reaching record levels.
- The Tunisian electricity company (STEG) introduced rotating power cuts to protect the power system.
- Water distribution depends on electric pumps, so power cuts stopped some pumps, causing water shortages.
- Tunisia already faces water scarcity and drought from long-term climate challenges.
- Bottled water production was affected by power cuts and shortages of raw materials during the heatwave.
- Power cuts and heat have pressured emergency services and basic supplies in many parts of Tunisia.
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