ADVERTISEMENTThe cost of drinking water in Tunisia has increased by up to 16 per cent as the country battles with five years of severe drought. The highest increase of 16 per cent will be for tourist facilities and those using more than 150 cubic metres of water. Tunisia: Water restrictions, major fines and imprisonmentLast March, Tunisia brought in a quota system for drinking water, hoping that this would reduce excessive consumption. Using drinking water in agriculture has been banned. There is also a ban on using drinking water to wash cars, clean streets or public places and water green areas.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 04, 2024 19:30 UTC