The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has reported significant rainfall amounts recorded over the past 24 hours, particularly across northwestern regions of Tunisia, following several weeks of dry conditions.
Kef records the highest totals
The governorate of Kef registered the heaviest rainfall, with 48 mm recorded in Kef City. Other notable figures include:
- Dahmani: 17 mm
- Tajerouine: 11 mm
- Sers: 14 mm
Strong rainfall in Jendouba, especially in Tabarka
The governorate of Jendouba also received considerable precipitations:
- Tabarka: 44 mm
- Ain Draham: 7 mm
- Ghardimaou: 3 mm
- Boussalem: 3 mm
- Béni Mtir: 7 mm
- Fernana: 3 mm
- Balta Bouaouane: 2 mm
- Oued Mliz: 2 mm
- Bou Hertma Dam: 1 mm
- Jendouba City: 2 mm
Siliana: rainfall supports agricultural needs
In Siliana, rainfall was also beneficially distributed:
- Sidi Bourouis: 36 mm
- Siliana City: 22 mm
- Bargou: 19 mm
- Makthar: 21 mm
- El Krib: 16 mm
- Ain Boussaadia: 16 mm
- Kesra: 10 mm
- Gaâfour: 7 mm
- Rouhia: 8 mm
Additional rainfall across several regions
Moderate to light rainfall was recorded in other governorates, including Béja, Monastir, Sousse, Zaghouan, Nabeul, Bizerte, Sfax, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, Kairouan, Gafsa and Tozeur, with totals generally ranging between 1 and 14 mm.
Beneficial impact after dryness
These rains arrive as welcome relief for agricultural areas affected by a prolonged lack of moisture. They are expected to:
- boost water reserves,
- support autumn crops,
- improve grazing conditions in interior regions.
Meteorological services indicate that additional rainfall remains possible in the coming days according to current weather forecasts.
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