Soaring temperatures lead to deaths and power cuts in Tunisia
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied as anger over severe water and electricity shortages, rising living costs and extreme summer heat fuels discontent with his government. Tunisia has endured an exceptionally hot summer, with a second major heatwave in late August pushing temperatures close to 50ºC in some parts. The…
Severe heatwaves and power cuts have caused deaths and unrest in Tunisia, prompting citizens to protest against President Kais Saied. Temperatures soared to near 50ºC in various regions, exacerbating water and electricity shortages. President Saied denounced the power outages as "deliberately planned acts of sabotage." The protests, demanding Saied's resignation, have been sparked by dissatisfaction with his government's handling of public services and rising costs.
Doctors' syndicate reported an alarming increase in heatstroke cases and prisoner deaths in hospitals, urging the government to declare a public health emergency. Initiatives to distribute clean water are spreading, with coffee shops offering free water to locals.
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