Tunisia’s national water utility, Sonede, announced the gradual restoration of water supply to Mhamdia and Fouchana, effective midnight June 19, 2026. The disruption stemmed from a sudden failure on a major water pipeline. Sonede reported that repairs were completed, allowing for the resumption of service. The outage caused significant water access issues for residents in the affected areas. The company did not specify the cause of the pipeline failure, only that it was unexpected. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and preventative measures are expected to be released by Sonede. The restoration aims to return water access to normal levels for both towns.