At least four people have died in Tunisia as severe flooding swept through parts of the country on Tuesday, authorities confirmed, amid the heaviest rainfall some regions have seen in over 70 years. Officials warned that the death toll could rise.
The torrential downpours inundated streets, submerged vehicles, and disrupted daily life across multiple governorates, overwhelming emergency services struggling to cope with the scale of the disaster.
Civil protection teams reported that several areas, especially low-lying neighborhoods, were cut off by rapidly rising waters. In response, schools were closed in Tunis, Nabeul, Sousse, and Beja, while court sessions were suspended and both public and private transport were disrupted in some districts.
Videos circulating on social media showed powerful floodwaters sweeping debris through residential streets, with seawater flooding neighborhoods in the coastal town of Menzel Temime.
Meteorological officials confirmed that rainfall levels in some regions were the heaviest recorded since 1950, highlighting the historic nature of the storm.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid traveling through affected areas as rescue and relief operations continue.
