Coastal Development Push: Tunisia’s Environment Minister Habib Abid says development works are planned along the whole coastline from Bizerte to Djerba, including Sidi Bou Saïd, Gammarth and Carthage-Salambo, with a major Bizerte Corniche beach project estimated at about 100 million dinars (first phase: ~40 million; ~7 km, groynes, and sand nourishment). Water Scarcity Pressure: The Tunisian Water Observatory’s “Thirst Map” for August 2026 reports 361 drinking-water interruptions from 402 reports, with Mahdia (41) and Ben Arous (37) leading complaints, plus 24 citizen protests. Storm Season Warning: The National Institute of Meteorology flags autumn disturbances: thunderstorms and locally heavy rain (up to 30–50 mm in Kef, Siliana, Kasserine) plus hail and strong winds; northern and central areas are most affected. Kerkennah Ferry Disruptions: The new Kerkennah Transport Company warns ferry schedules for Sept. 12–13 may change due to adverse weather. Green Tech for Arid Heat: Tunisian researchers report an IoT-controlled, jute-based evaporative cooling system for PV modules that cuts module temperature by 21.4°C, aiming for low-water solutions in desert conditions. Climate Heat Record: August was the hottest month on record globally, driven by human-caused warming and a strong El Niño—another reminder of rising heat stress risks across the region. UGTT Action Threat: UGTT warns of worsening economic and social crises and authorizes a campaign that could include a general strike, citing impacts on workers including in environmental sectors.