# Tunisians desperate for water as taps run dry

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-29 19:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/29/tunisians-desperate-for-water-as-taps-run-dry?traffic_source=rss

> Extreme heat, power cuts and aging infrastructure are disrupting tap supplies and bottled-water plants in Tunisia. Despite heavy rain earlier this year, the crisis has prompted protests and forced authorities to deliver water by tanker.