Following an incident at the Mellègue Dam, water resource management expert Houcine Rhili has urged a comprehensive reassessment of Tunisia’s national water strategy. Rhili, speaking on Jawhara FM on June 24, 2026, attributed the incident to the aging infrastructure of Tunisia’s dams and water systems. He emphasized the need to address the broader issue of deteriorating hydraulic infrastructure across the country. The incident at Mellègue serves as a critical reminder of the vulnerabilities within the existing system. Rhili’s comments call for a proactive approach to water management, moving beyond reactive measures to long-term planning and investment. This includes modernizing existing infrastructure and developing a more sustainable water resource strategy for Tunisia. The article first appeared on Business News.