💧 Tunisia’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Climate Shocks and Infrastructure Collapse

 

Tunisia is facing one of its worst water crises in decades, as severe droughts and ageing infrastructure push the North African nation to the brink. Experts warn that the country’s reservoirs are drying up faster than ever, with rainfall dropping by nearly 40% over the past five years.

The situation has forced authorities to impose water rationing, especially in rural areas where farmers are struggling to keep crops alive. In the capital, Tunis, residents now experience scheduled water cuts, sometimes lasting several hours each day.

Analysts say the crisis is not only driven by climate change, but also by neglected infrastructure and decades of underinvestment in water management. Pipes leak, dams are silted, and many regions depend on outdated systems built in the 1970s.

Regional experts warn that Tunisia’s situation is a preview of what may soon face other North African nations, as temperatures rise and freshwater resources shrink.

🌍 It’s a wake-up call for Africa — to prioritize sustainable water systems before the crisis spills into social unrest.

✍️ By Oyibo Kelvin Blog

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