AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeatwave Watch (Tunisia): Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology says most regions are on high alert as temperatures stay 4–8°C above normal, with sirocco winds boosting the heat. A slight cooling is expected on parts of the north and eastern coast, but Saturday could still hit 37–42°C nationwide and up to 45°C in the southwest. Wildfire Risk: Tunisia’s Civil Protection warns the extreme heat could sharply raise wildfire danger, urging people to avoid lighting fires near forests and farmland, stop burning waste or crop residues, and report any smoke immediately to 198. Kairouan Heat Record: Kairouan reached 49.8°C, ranking among the world’s hottest cities, with temporary power cuts reported as STEG protects grid stability. Regional Fire Tragedy (Algeria): In neighbouring Algeria, wildfires killed at least 12 and injured 54, with evacuations reported as civil protection recorded 154 outbreaks in a day. Agriculture Under Pressure: Tunisia’s Agriculture ministry urges farmers, breeders and fishermen to protect livestock from heat stress and adjust irrigation to cooler hours.
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