Flooding in Tunisia occurs primarily due to heavy rainfalls, particularly during the winter months, which leads to overflow in rivers and streams. Rivers like Oued Merguellil, Oued el Hadjar, and Oued el Hattab. According to data from Tunisia's National Institute of Meteorology significant rainfall events have occurred in the country. [1] In March 2022, certain regions experienced rain accumulation of up to 120 mm over four days, exceeding twice the average monthly rainfall. [2] Statistical analysis indicates that floods accounted for approximately 60% of total disaster-related economic losses in Tunisia from 1957 to 2018. [3] During this period, over 560,000 individuals were affected by flood events.
