Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Tunisia

Environment & Climate

Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies

Tunisia is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 49.8°C in Kairouan on August 27. This extreme heat has led to power cuts and water shortages, straining emergency services. The Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) has implemented rotating power cuts due to record electricity demand, reaching 6,000 megawatts in July.

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