Kairouan

Kairouan is a central city in Tunisia that recently experienced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 49.8 degrees Celsius (121.6 Fahrenheit) on August 27. This intense heatwave has coincided with significant power cuts across the country, which are disrupting essential water supplies and straining health services. The high electricity demand driven by the record temperatures is a major factor in these disruptions. While Kairouan itself is not the primary focus of the political news regarding the UGTT leadership change, the extreme weather conditions and their impact on infrastructure highlight the broader challenges Tunisia is facing. The city's current relevance is tied to its role as a location experiencing the severe consequences of climate change and infrastructure strain, affecting its residents' daily lives through heat and lack of water.