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Tunisia is grappling with extreme heat and power cuts, which have led to water shortages in certain regions, according to the Tunisian Observatory for Weather and Climate. The city of Kairouan experienced temperatures reaching 49.8°C (121.6°F) on August 27, making it the second-hottest location worldwide that day, after Mehran in Iran.
The country's monitoring stations recorded six cities among the top 20 hottest globally. The soaring temperatures have increased electricity demand due to widespread use of air conditioning, while the heat also raises water demand, exacerbating an already strained system facing longer-term water shortages. Doctors have expressed concern over the mounting pressure on emergency departments due to the combined effects of heat and power disruptions.
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