Dar es Salaam. As water shortages persist across parts of Dar es Salaam, a prolonged crisis has reshaped daily life in the city, giving rise to a fast-growing informal water trade while simultaneously deepening financial strain for thousands of households.
For several weeks, intermittent supply and dry taps have forced residents to seek alternative sources, turning water into a valuable commodity and pushing some people to abandon or supplement their regular livelihoods in search of income.
