Heavy rainfall has been reported in several regions of Tunisia over the past 24 hours, from 7am on Saturday to 7am on Sunday. According to data from the National Meteorological Institute, the highest rainfall totals were recorded in the north, with the town of Sajnane in the governorate of Banzart experiencing 21 millimeters of rain. Other areas in Banzart, including Jumine, Ghazala, and Mateur, also reported significant rainfall.
In the governorate of Jendouaba, the town of Tabarka recorded 16 millimeters of rain, while Ain Draham and Beni Mtir reported 12 millimeters and 4 millimeters, respectively. The rainfall totals for Jendouaba also included 3 millimeters at the Bouheritema dam, 2 millimeters at the Faija station, and 1 millimeter at the Berbera dam. The regional distribution of rainfall suggests that the north of the country experienced the most significant precipitation.
The governorate of Tunis also experienced notable rainfall, with the Eastern suburbs recording 4 millimeters of rain, and the areas of Halq al-Wadi, Tunis Carthage, and Tunis Manobiya each reporting 1 millimeter. Sidi Bou Said also reported 1 millimeter of rain. Meanwhile, in the governorate of Bajah, the town of Nefza recorded 14 millimeters of rain, and the areas of Oumdoun and Tibar reported 4 millimeters and 2 millimeters, respectively.
The rainfall totals for other governorates included 9 millimeters in the town of Djedeida, 6 millimeters in the town of Taborba, and 3 millimeters in the town of Manouba, all in the governorate of Manouba. The governorate of Ariana reported 2 millimeters of rain in the town of Chorfess. In the governorate of Nabel, the town of Azmour reported 6 millimeters of rain, and the town of Dar Alloush reported 3 millimeters.
The governorate of Ben Arous experienced varied rainfall totals, with 10 millimeters recorded in the town of Bomohel, 6 millimeters in the town of Radès, and 5 millimeters in the town of Khalidia. Other areas in Ben Arous, including Fouchana, Mornaguia, and Hammam Lif, reported between 2 millimeters and 4 millimeters of rain. The distribution of rainfall across the governorate suggests that some areas experienced more significant precipitation than others.
In the governorate of Kasserine, the town of Sbeiba reported 2 millimeters of rain. The regional rainfall totals suggest that the north and northeast of the country experienced the most significant precipitation over the past 24 hours. The rainfall may have implications for the country's water resources and agricultural sectors.
The National Meteorological Institute continues to monitor weather conditions across Tunisia, providing critical data and insights for various sectors, including agriculture, water resources, and transportation. The Institute's data is essential for understanding and managing the country's climate-related risks and opportunities.
Key points
- The highest rainfall totals were recorded in the north of Tunisia, with 21 millimeters reported in the town of Sajnane.
- Several regions across Tunisia experienced significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, with totals ranging from 1 millimeter to 16 millimeters.
- The rainfall may have implications for the country's water resources and agricultural sectors.
