Scheduled electricity cuts this Sunday: here are the affected regions

Tunisia's electricity and gas company (STEG) announced scheduled periodic power outages across several regions on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The company cited growing electricity demand during the current period of intense heat as the reason for the measures.

STEG emphasized that these rotating power cuts are a last resort intended to avert a complete nationwide blackout. Under normal circumstances, the duration of these outages does not exceed one hour. The company also noted that power restoration may occur without prior notice and that the list of affected areas is not final, with additional localities potentially being added based on the evolving balance between electricity production and consumption.

The company appealed to citizens to take necessary precautions and to reduce their electricity consumption as much as possible during peak hours. This effort aims to alleviate the pressure on the national electrical grid, which is currently strained by high demand. The announcement detailed a list of regions specifically affected by the planned outages for Sunday.