Tunisia: Authorities Assure No Risk from Oued Mellègue Water Flow Incident

Tunisian authorities have confirmed that the situation along the Oued Mellègue river is completely under control after a technical incident caused a temporary surge in water levels. The incident, which occurred in Sakoura, led to water flowing into the Oued Medjerda. However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources, and Maritime Fisheries stated that this event posed no danger to nearby populations or their homes. Officials assured that national and regional road traffic remained normal and unaffected. The flow of water into the Oued Medjerda is being managed, with the Sidi Salem dam capable of absorbing the volumes. The Secretary of State for Water Resources visited the site to inspect the infrastructure and monitor the water flow, confirming the stability of the hydraulic structures and the absence of any threat to public safety. The ministry also noted that water losses were minimal, with all volumes being channeled to the Sidi Salem dam. Water flow is reportedly decreasing, and the technical issue is expected to be fully resolved soon. Authorities are maintaining 24-hour monitoring along the river and urge the public to rely solely on official sources for information.