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Deadly Storms Hit Tunisia, Claiming at Least Four Lives

Published January 21, 2026, 14:34

Severe weather is impacting Tunisia, resulting in at least four fatalities and significant disruptions to transportation and public services. Heavy rainfall, which began on Monday, has caused flooding in roads and homes, particularly in the north and east of the country. Railway services have been partially suspended, and President Saied has ordered the mobilization of the army to assist in search and rescue operations. Civil defense services are facing equipment shortages as they work to address the consequences of the storm, especially in the capital Tunis and other provinces. The situation is described as a 'paralysis' of the country due to the deadly storms.