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Tunisia weather alerts issued as heavy rains cause flooding
Heavy rainfall and stormy weather have triggered orange alerts across several regions in Tunisia, including Grand Tunis, Béja, and Zaghouan. The National Institute of Meteorology warned that rainfall could reach up to 80 mm in certain areas, accompanied by localized hail and wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h.
In the Grand Tunis area, rainfall totals have already exceeded 60 mm, leading to flooding in the Bab Alioua district. Civil Protection units were deployed to clear blocked vehicles and assist citizens trapped by rising waters. Other regions, including Nabeul, Jendouba, and the Kef, are also facing significant weather disruptions.
In Bizerte, Governor Salem Ben Yacoub has placed all local disaster response and rescue commissions in permanent session as a preventive measure. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel and strictly prohibited crossing flooded wadis and watercourses. Emergency services remain on high alert to manage potential impacts on infrastructure and public safety.
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Bizerte · Imed Boukhris · National Civil Protection Office · National Institute of Meteorology · National Office of Civil Protection · Salem Ben Yacoub · Tunisia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Governor of Tunis has called for extreme vigilance due to expected stormy rains and strong winds.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Governor of Bizerte has ordered all local disaster response and rescue commissions to remain in permanent session. www.tunisiaonlinenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities have advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel and stay away from flood-prone areas and rivers. www.tunisiaonlinenews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rainfall could reach 80 mm in Béja and Zaghouan. espacemanager.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A preventive plan has been implemented to reinforce vulnerable areas with human and material resources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall between 40 and 60 mm is expected in the Kef, Jendouba, Siliana, Grand Tunis, Nabeul, Sousse, and Kairouan governorates.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Institute of Meteorology has placed Grand Tunis, Zaghouan, and Béja under orange alert. espacemanager.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Office of Civil Protection has raised its operational readiness to the highest level.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities have issued a formal prohibition against crossing flooded wadis and watercourses. espacemanager.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts may exceed 80 km/h. espacemanager.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall totals in the Grand Tunis area exceeded 60 mm in a short period.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Civil Protection units intervened in the Bab Alioua area of Tunis to clear blocked vehicles and assist citizens surrounded by floodwaters. espacemanager.com