Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Summary
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, on Thursday, blocking roads, flooding homes, and cutting electricity and internet services. This flooding followed similar incidents earlier this year and has become a recurring problem in the city due to poor drainage and infrastructure issues.Key Facts
- The Greater Tunis region has nearly 3 million people and often faces flooding in heavy rain.
- Thursday’s floods trapped people in cars and homes, and disrupted power and internet.
- Authorities warned of heavy thunderstorms in advance but delayed suspending classes until just before the floods.
- Flooded streets and stranded cars were widely shared in videos online.
- Residents blame both government for lack of preventive work and citizens for dumping waste that blocks drains.
- The government is working on 29 flood-protection projects across Tunisia.
- Flooding coincided with students returning to school, increasing pressure on transport.
- A national march is planned for Saturday in Tunis despite ongoing rain forecasts.
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