10 May 2022 | 02:51 PM UTC
Tunisia: Authorities announce water cuts to occur in several governorates May 10-11
Planned water cuts to occur in several parts of Tunisia from 20:00 May 10-22:00 May 11; business and supply chain disruptions possible.
Event
The National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company (SONEDE) has announced that water cuts will occur in parts of Mahdia, Monastir, Sfax, and Sousse governorates from 20:00 May 10-22:00 May 11 for maintenance work. Residents may experience lingering disruptions through May 11.
Some business disruptions are possible in the affected areas, especially at companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.
