Taps have run dry in several regions of Tunisia, forcing authorities to distribute water by tanker trucks. Heatwaves, power cuts, and dilapidated infrastructure have sparked protests across the country.
Tunisia is experiencing a water supply crisis that is pushing the population to its limits. The intense heat combined with power outages is disrupting both the distribution network and the operation of bottling plants, depriving many residents of reliable access to drinking water.
The paradox is striking: the country had recorded significant rainfall at the beginning of 2026, yet this was not enough to prevent the current situation. Aging infrastructure, unable to absorb the strain caused by peak summer consumption and power grid failures, is largely blamed.
Faced with the emergency, authorities deployed tanker trucks to supply the hardest-hit areas. This exceptional measure was not enough to quell the anger of residents, who took to the streets to protest the shortages.
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