The National Company for Water Exploitation and Distribution (SONEDE) announced, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, disruptions in the distribution of drinking water in several localities of the governorates of Kairouan, Sousse, Monastir and Mahdia, starting from noon.
According to a statement issued by SONEDE, these disruptions are due to a sudden breakdown on a 600-millimeter diameter main water supply line.
Kairouan: two localities affected
In the governorate of Kairouan, disruptions to the drinking water supply will affect the following localities:
Sousse: several zones affected
In the governorate of Sousse, disruptions will affect the following towns and areas:
- Sidi El Hani
- Ouled Alouane
- Ghabghoub
- Ouled El Khechine
- Ouled El Faleh
- Oued Laya
- Ennakr
- Dergham
- Ennaoualet
- Jebline
- The STIP plant
- Garaât El Menjour
- Kenayes
- Chihia
- Ouled Toumi
- Beni Rabia
- El Bayadha
- Beni Kalthoum
- El Frada
- El Borjine
Monastir: twelve localities affected
In the governorate of Monastir, disruptions will affect the following zones:
- Menzel Hayet
- El Alalcha
- El Mazougha
- El Mlichat
- Menzel Kamel
- Bir Taïeb
- El Hdadera
- Ouerdanine
- Oued El Jebs
- Bou Othmane
- Menzel Khir
- Menzel Nour
Mahdia: Kerker city affected
In the governorate of Mahdia, the disruptions announced by SONEDE will affect the city of Kerker.
Gradual return to normal expected Friday at 11:00 PM
According to forecasts issued by SONEDE, normal drinking water distribution should gradually resume starting at 11:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The restoration of supply could therefore occur progressively in the various affected localities.
