North Africa: Tunisia Flooding Kills Four As Record Rainfall Shuts Schools

Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.

“We have recorded exceptional amounts of rainfall for the month of January” in certain regions such as Monastir (east-central), Nabeul (northeast) and Greater Tunis, Abderazak Rahal, director of forecasting at the National Institute of Meteorology (INM), told AFP.

At least four…