No Imminent Violent Storm in North Africa, Expert Says
Contrary to rumors circulating about an imminent violent storm in North Africa, geography and natural risk expert Amer Bahba clarified on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, that the current weather system is not exceptionally dangerous for the region.
Current Weather System
According to Bahba, the current depression system is the same one that recently affected Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya, causing significant precipitation of up to 100 mm in some Tunisian regions and resulting in the flow of several wadis. During his appearance on Jawhara FM this morning, Bahba explained that depressions in the Mediterranean basin typically move from west to east, which explains their progression towards Greece, then the Egyptian coast, and the Levant. "This phenomenon cannot be scientifically classified as a tropical storm with a similar rotation movement to that of tropical cyclones," he emphasized.
Local Rain Expected
According to the expert, light local rain is expected on the eastern coast on Wednesday night, particularly in the governorates of Sousse, Mahdia, Sfax, Gabès, and Médenine. These precipitations will be neither widespread nor particularly abundant.
Future Weather Outlook
Bahba indicated that two successive depressions are expected starting from Monday, December 15, which could bring more significant rain to several regions in northern, central, and southern Tunisia. These weather fluctuations could continue beyond December 20.
Impact on Tunisian Dams
On another note, the expert highlighted that Tunisian dams have benefited from recent rainfall, with a notable increase in water levels at the Sidi Barrak dam, thanks to precipitation exceeding 100 mm in surrounding areas. Since September 1, 200 million cubic meters of water have entered the dams, according to the Director-General of Dams, Faiz Msallem, a figure significantly higher than last year's (19%). Bahba recalled that water consumption in autumn varies between 1.5 and 2 million cubic meters per day, compared to 3 million in summer, which allows dams to reinforce their filling capacity with expected rainfall in the second half of December.
