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Tunisia Faces 72 More Hours of Severe Weather, Climatologist Warns

From La Presse · (2d ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tunisia is expected to experience another 72 hours of severe weather, including storms and hail, according to climatologist Ameur Bahba.
  • The atmospheric depression centered between Tunisia and Italy will continue to affect the region, with specific governorates like Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Sfax, Kairouan, and Greater Tunis being most impacted.
  • While there have been no significant human or material losses reported so far, citizens are urged to exercise extreme caution, especially on the roads and near water bodies.

Tunisia is bracing for continued adverse weather conditions as an atmospheric depression lingers over the region. Climatologist Ameur Bahba has warned that the instability will persist for at least another 72 hours, bringing with it the threat of heavy rainfall, hail, and intense electrical activity.

la dépression atmosphérique centrée entre la Tunisie et l’Italie continuera d’exercer son influence au cours des prochaines 72 heures

— Ameur BahbaWarning about the ongoing weather system affecting Tunisia.

The impact is expected to be most severe in the governorates of Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Sfax, Kairouan, and the Greater Tunis area. Reports indicate that some areas have already experienced significant hailstorms and lightning strikes. Despite the severity of the weather, authorities have confirmed that no casualties or major material damage have occurred to date.

plusieurs zones à Sousse et à Monastir à l’instar de Menzel Hayet et Jemmal, ont connu de fortes chutes de grêle et qu’un puissant impact de foudre a été enregistré dans le gouvernorat de Monastir

— Ameur BahbaDescribing the specific impacts of the storm in certain regions.

Bahba emphasized that such intense stormy and electrical activity is a natural characteristic of seasonal transition periods. However, he urged the public, particularly road users, to remain vigilant. Citizens are advised to avoid low-lying areas, dry riverbeds, and water accumulations, which could pose a danger. The country has been experiencing significant weather disturbances since Sunday night, with Zaghouan recording the highest rainfall.

l’absence de pertes humaines ou de dégâts matériels importants jusqu’à présent

— Ameur BahbaReassuring about the current lack of casualties or major damage.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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