As of August 15, 2025, Tunisian dams contained approximately 754.4 million cubic meters of water, or 31.9 % of their capacity. This level exceeds 32 % that recorded at the same period in 2024, which was 571.5 million m³. However, it remains less than the average of the last three years, estimated at 691.5 million m³.
The distribution of reserves is very uneven. The North concentrates 92.1 % of stored water, the center 6.1 % and the south only 1.8 %. Among the main dams, Sidi Salem displays a filling rate of 27.4 %, while Sidi El Barrak reached 47.2 %.
Since the start of the season, water intake has reached 977.1 million cubic meters. This represents an increase of 49.4 % compared to 2024 (654.3 million m³). Despite this, the volume remains 45.6 % lower than average over the period, which is 1,795.3 million m³. The majority of contributions are in the North (90.7 %), followed by the center (6.9 %) and the South (2.4 %).
The situation shows that water stress persists in Tunisia. Drought and the drop in precipitation complicates water supply. Experts recommend better manage resources, optimize irrigation, develop desalination and recycle wastewater.
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