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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Tunisia flooding kills four as record rainfall shuts schools - Caught on Camera

Residents make their way through flood waters, in La Goulette near the capital Tunis, on 20 Januray, 2026. AFP - FETHI BELAID

Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.

"We have recorded exceptional amounts of rainfall for the month of January" in certain regions such as Monastir (east-central), Nabeul (northeast) and Greater Tunis, Abderazak Rahal, director of forecasting at the National Institute of Meteorology (INM), told AFP.

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