At least four people have died in Tunisia as unprecedented floods swept across the country on Tuesday, with authorities warning that the toll could rise. Some regions are experiencing the heaviest rainfall recorded in more than seven decades.
The torrential downpours inundated streets, submerged vehicles, and brought daily life to a standstill across several governorates. Emergency services have struggled to cope with the widespread flooding, as civil protection teams reported that entire neighborhoods, particularly in low-lying areas, were cut off by rising waters.
In response, schools were closed in the capital, Tunis, as well as in Nabeul, Sousse, and Beja. Court sessions were suspended, while both public and private transport networks were severely disrupted in affected districts.
Social media videos captured the dramatic impact, showing fast-moving floodwaters sweeping debris through residential streets and seawater flooding homes in the coastal town of Menzel Temime.
Meteorological authorities confirmed that rainfall levels in some regions have not been seen since 1950, highlighting the severity of the extreme weather event and raising concerns about further damage and casualties.
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