Record-Breaking Heatwave in Tunisia Leads to Rolling Blackouts to Protect the Electricity Grid
Tunisia has experienced an unprecedented heatwave throughout the week, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 48 degrees Celsius, a noticeable rise of between 8 and 13 degrees above normal levels. This has put pressure on the electricity and water networks, prompting the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company to implement a rotating blackout system between 5 and 9 PM in order to maintain grid stability and avoid collapse due to increased energy demand. Additionally, climatic pressures have caused disruptions in water supply and sparked popular protests, amid declining water resources and the worsening impacts of climate change in the region.
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