A technical incident involving a valve at the Mellègue Dam in the Kef governorate of Tunisia was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources, and Fisheries on Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026. The ministry released a statement after midnight confirming the malfunction. Specialized technical teams have been dispatched to assess and address the issue. Further details regarding the nature of the technical problem and potential risks were not immediately available in the initial announcement. Authorities are currently mobilizing resources to manage the situation at the dam. The incident prompted a response from relevant governmental bodies, indicating a precautionary approach to ensure public safety and dam integrity. The news was first reported by Business News.