Drought - Tunisia
Tunisia is cutting off water supplies to citizens for seven hours a night. The extreme measure is a response to the country's worst drought on record. The country's agriculture ministry earlier introduced a quota system for drinking water and banned its use in agriculture until 30 September. As well as cutting off overnight water supplies, Tunisia’s agriculture ministry has banned the use of drinking water to wash cars, water green areas and clean streets and public places.
Tunisia is battling with a drought that is now in its fourth year. The Mediterranean region has experienced blistering heat in recent summers and a lack of rainfall in winter. In August 2021, Tunisia experienced record-high temperatures of over 50°C.
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