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Mauritania: Persistent Water Shortage in Basra
Location:
basra, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 5, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
The ongoing water shortage, a severe issue for over a year in Basra (Sebkha), has returned. Several neighborhoods in the western suburbs have been without running water for five days, frustrating residents. This crisis is especially challenging during the summer heat. Historically, water supply in Basra has been sporadic, with residents accessing water every third day at late hours. In recent weeks, the situation has worsened, leaving people without water daily, forcing them to [...]
Tunisian Dam Water Levels Drop Below 27% Amid Persistent Drought
Location:
tunis, tunisia, Tunisia, Maghreb
Incident Date:
July 26, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Summary:
As of July 26, 2024, the water level in Tunisian dams has fallen to 26.6%, totaling 625.464 million cubic meters, one of the lowest levels ever recorded. This decline is due to ongoing drought conditions and a delayed rainy season. Compared to the same date last year, water reserves have decreased by 20.7%, and by 25.9% compared to the average of the past three years. The distribution of reserves shows the northern dams holding [...]