Water shortage in Kalemie: the wind agitating Lake Tanganyika impacts the population
The city of Kalemie, located in the province of Tanganyika, is currently going through a period of water shortage. Indeed, several districts of the city have been deprived of drinking water for a week due to a natural phenomenon: the wind which blows and agitates Lake Tanganyika.
The head of the center of REGIDESO, the public company in charge of water distribution in the region, explained that this lack of water is directly linked to weather conditions. Indeed, the wind blowing over Lake Tanganyika makes it difficult for the company to capture water.
This situation has a direct impact on the inhabitants of Kalemie, who are deprived of access to drinking water. The affected neighborhoods face difficulties in obtaining water for their daily needs.
The network and distribution manager of REGIDESO, Trésor Mwamba, underlined that faced with this situation, water distribution is done on a sectoral basis. When weather conditions permit, the company supplies some neighborhoods with water, but this distribution is far from meeting the needs of the population as a whole.
In addition to the inconvenience caused by this water shortage, the situation also entails a significant health risk. Indeed, the spread of diseases such as cholera can be favored in the absence of a regular supply of drinking water.
It is also important to note that this situation highlights another problem: the dilapidated state of REGIDESO’s water collection and pumping facilities. Some of the equipment used dates from the colonial era, which makes water distribution even more problematic.
Faced with this situation, it is necessary to find sustainable solutions to overcome this recurrent water shortage in Kalemie. Investments in the modernization of water collection and distribution infrastructure are essential to ensure a regular and reliable supply to the population.
In conclusion, the water shortage in Kalemie due to the wind agitating Lake Tanganyika significantly impacts the daily life of the inhabitants. The sectoral water distribution is not sufficient to meet the growing demand, which raises health concerns