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Tunisia Experiences Extreme Heat, Leading to Power Cuts and Water Supply Disruptions
Tunisia is facing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 50°C, leading to record electricity demand and subsequent power cuts. These disruptions have affected water supplies and health services, prompting concerns from medical professionals about rising heat-related cases. The government has implemented rotating power cuts to manage the electricity system, while ongoing water shortages are linked to both the heat and existing infrastructure challenges.
Companies
Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG)
National Company for Water Exploitation and Distribution (SONEDE)
People
Kais Saied
Wajih Dhakkar
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Tunisia is facing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 50°C, leading to record electricity demand and subsequent power cuts. These disruptions have affected water supplies and health services, prompting concerns from medical professionals about rising heat-related cases. The government has implemented rotating power cuts to manage the electricity system, while ongoing water shortages are linked to both the heat and existing infrastructure challenges.
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