Electricity cuts affect several areas of Greater Tunis tonight
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Periodic electricity outages are expected in several areas of Greater Tunis on August 25, 2026, between 10 PM and midnight.
- The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) will implement these cuts based on the electrical grid's status and the balance between production and consumption.
- Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, as power restoration may occur without prior notice.
Residents in several areas of Greater Tunis are advised of potential periodic electricity outages scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) announced that these interruptions could occur between 10 PM and midnight, with the possibility of multiple occurrences within that timeframe.
The decision to implement these cuts is dependent on the real-time condition of the electrical grid and the ongoing balance between electricity production and consumption. STEG stated that power restoration might happen without advance warning, emphasizing the need for vigilance from customers.
A list of potentially affected areas includes Aรฏn Zaghouan, Jardins de Carthage, El Mourouj, Mรฉgrine, Radรจs, Ezzahra, Hammam-Lif, Boumhel, Douar Hicher, Tebourba, Jedeida, Sidi Thabet, Mornag, La Marsa, Borj Touil, El Menzah, El Manar, Fouchana, El Mghira, Borj Cรฉdria, Citรฉ Ettadhamen, La Soukra, Ksar Saรฏd, Le Kram, La Goulette, Birine, and Ariana. However, STEG cautioned that this list is not exhaustive, and other zones might be impacted depending on the network's evolving situation and demand-supply necessities.
STEG urges its customers to take necessary precautions during this period. For emergencies or further information, customers can contact STEG's service at 71 239 222 or use the phone numbers provided on their consumption bills.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.