Tunisia faces unrest amid power outage
The article addresses the electricity outages crisis in Tunisia, which coincided with an intense heatwave reaching temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius. The outages are attributed to record-high consumption levels, with demand exceeding 5,000 megawatts—an increase of approximately 30-33% compared to normal days—leading to the implementation of emergency measures such as rotational cuts to protect the grid. The crisis has revealed deeper issues in the energy sector, related to a lack of investments, slow grid upgrades, and delays in renewable energy projects, despite existing loan agreements and challenges to production capacity. The crisis has directly impacted citizens’ lives, with a rise in health incidents, damage to goods, and a halt in economic activities. Criticisms towards officials continue due to the absence of a forward-looking strategy and effective management, amidst the company's declining financial capacity.
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