Tunisia heat wave sparks crippling power cuts, fuels public anger

Temperatures peaked at ↑ 49°C across Tunisia on Tuesday, as a relentless Tunisia heat wave battered the nation.

Impact of the Tunisia heat wave on power supply

Rolling blackouts left millions without electricity, with utility reports indicating a ↓ 30% drop in grid capacity. Residents in Tunis and Sfax described the scene as “

unbearable, the fans are useless without power

,” according to a local activist. The heat intensified demand for cooling, while generators sputtered under the strain. Reuters notes that the outage could cost the economy hundreds of millions in lost productivity. Experts warn that prolonged exposure to such heat may exacerbate health crises, especially among the elderly. Authorities promise rapid repairs, but critics argue the response is too slow amid rising public frustration.