Power Shortage in Kalemie Leaves Several Neighborhoods Without Drinking Water

Since October 3rd, Kalemie in the DRC has been experiencing a drinking water shortage caused by a failure at the Bendera hydroelectric plant, which supplies electricity to the city. The power outage has led to a disruption in water supply by REGIDESO, forcing residents to draw water from Lake Tanganyika and the Lukuga River, raising health concerns. SNEL expects to restore power within ten days after repairs to the aging plant, with a delegation currently working on upgrading the facility. Meanwhile, residents continue to face the consequences of this crisis.