Tunisia Rainfall: Up to 57 mm in Sidi Bouzid, 33 mm in Sfax, and 31 mm in Kairouan

Written by: Adel Khelifi on September 22, 2026

Rain has been recorded in several regions of Tunisia over the past 24 hours.

According to the report from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) published on Monday, September 21, 2026, the highest total reaches 57 mm at Sebalet Ouled Asker, in the Sidi Bouzid governorate.

Significant amounts were also recorded in Sfax, Kairouan, Kasserine and Nabeul.

The essentials

The strongest accumulations in the bulletin reach 57 mm at Sebalet Ouled Asker, 33 mm at El Hencha, 31 mm at Nasrallah, 30 mm at Jelma, 27 mm at Jedeliane and 26 mm at Korba and Nabeul.

The strongest 24-hour accumulations

Locality Governorate Accumulation
Sebalet Ouled Asker Sidi Bouzid 57 mm
El Hencha Sfax 33 mm
Nasrallah Kairouan 31 mm
Jelma Sidi Bouzid 30 mm
Jedeliane Kasserine 27 mm
Korba Nabeul 26 mm
Nabeul Nabeul 26 mm
El Ghraba Sfax 21 mm
Barrage Bir Mcherga Zaghouan 19 mm

Sidi Bouzid: the national maximum reaches 57 mm

The Sidi Bouzid governorate records the highest total in the bulletin, with 57 mm at Sebalet Ouled Asker. The amounts also reach 30 mm at Jelma, 16 mm at Sidi Bouzid West, 11 mm at Sidi Bouzid East, and 1 mm at Ouled Haffouz.

Sfax: 33 mm at El Hencha and 21 mm at El Ghraba

In Sfax, the INM records 33 mm at El Hencha, 21 mm at El Ghraba, 18 mm at Et-Tahahra, 15 mm at Gremda, 9 mm at El Amra, 9 mm at Mahres, 5 mm at Sidi Mansour, 4 mm at Sakiet Eddaïer, 3 mm at Jebeniana, 2 mm at Agareb, 1 mm at Aïn Turkiya and 1 mm at Sfax-ville.

Kairouan: 31 mm at Nasrallah

In the governorate of Kairouan, the precipitation reaches 31 mm at Nasrallah and 15 mm at Ain Jloula. The INM also records 11 mm at Chebika, 10 mm at El Alem, 7 mm at Sidi Saad, 5 mm at Oueslatia, 4 mm at El Hajeb, 2 mm at Sbikha and 1 mm at El Alaa.

Kasserine: 27 mm at Jedeliane

In Kasserine, the total reaches 27 mm at Jedeliane. Sbiba records 7 mm, Sbeitla and Feriana 2 mm each, and Majel Bel Abbès 1 mm.

Nabeul: 26 mm at Korba and Nabeul

The governorate of Nabeul also ranks among the rainiest regions. The amounts reach 26 mm at Korba and 26 mm at Nabeul, 18 mm at Hammamet, 13 mm at El Haouaria and Azmour, 11 mm at Dar Allouch, 9 mm at Bouchrik, 7 mm at Kelibia, 5 mm at El Mida, 4 mm at Takelsa, as well as 2 mm at Hammam Ghezèze and Menzel Bouzelfa.

Zaghouan: up to 19 mm

In the governorate of Zaghouan, the Bir Mcherga dam reaches 19 mm, ahead of Zriba with 18 mm. The city of Zaghouan receives 12 mm, Nadhour 10 mm, while the Oued Rmel dam records 11 mm.

Monastir, Manouba and Mahdia also affected

In Monastir, Bekalta records 15 mm, while Teboulba and Ouerdanine reach 10 mm each. In the Manouba governorate, the total recorded also reaches 15 mm.

In Mahdia, Ksour Essaf receives 11 mm, Ouled Chamekh 4 mm, El Jem and Sidi Alouane 2 mm each, and Cherarda 1 mm.

Observations in 19 governorates

Further north, the bulletin notes notably 12 mm at Sakiet Sidi Youssef in Kef, 12 mm at Fernana in Jendouba, as well as low amounts in Beja and Siliana.

In the Tunis governorate, La Goulette and Sidi Bou Saïd each record 4 mm. Ariana records 1 mm.

Precipitation is also reported in Bizerte, Sousse, Kebili and Gabès. The INM notes notably 5 mm at Sidi El Hani, 4 mm at Kondar, 4 mm at El Faouar and 4 mm at Tounine.

Note: the INM’s official bulletin of September 21, 2026 presents rainfall measurements in 19 governorates.

The localities cited in this article constitute a selection of the most significant measurements and several regional readings. The absence of a locality in this selection does not mean that no rain was recorded there.

Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.