# Tunisia’s water crisis deepens as temperatures near 50°C

https://mins.news/en/item/43833

- France 24, 2026-09-03 13:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260903-tunisia-water-crisis-deepens-as-temperatures-approach-50%C2%B0c

> Power cuts and water shortages are worsening in Tunisia as intense heatwaves sweep the country. The crisis is fuelling anger at the government after years of structural water scarcity and recurring drought, while authorities try to coordinate distribution and ease the situation.

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