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Tunisia is facing massive water scarcity. The North African country’s thirty dams are only one-third full. To add to the woes, in many Tunisian houses, no water is coming from the tap since the water supply has been cut at night by the authorities since the end of March
Tunisia is facing massive water scarcity. The North African country’s thirty dams are only one-third full. To add to the woes, in many Tunisian houses, no water is coming from the tap since the water supply has been cut at night by the authorities since the end of March. The situation is very difficult, especially during Ramadan since it is essential for ablutions, cooking, and household chores.
The water distribution company (SONEDE) announced among other measures a ban on using drinking water for irrigation outside Tunis. It has also banned watering green areas within the city. The water levels in the 30 dams have decreased by 60 to 80%. Other dams have dropped by 100%, especially in Tunisia’s central or southern regions.
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Tunisian dams are witnessing unprecedented low water levels as the water level in the Hmam Dam in the town of Menzel Temime has dropped by 70%. The rationing system that is in force has been poor. Water connections are cut for long hours across several cities. Sometimes, water rationing persists for 6 to 7 hours, creating a lot of inconvenience for civil society during Ramadan month.
