Tunisia’s Education Ministry Reports Damage to 879 Schools After Recent Storms
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Overview
The Ministry of Education announced that 879 school facilities suffered damage as a result of recent severe weather across several Tunisian regions. The figures were presented by the Director General of Buildings and Equipment during a parliamentary hearing.
Types of Damage Recorded
- Water infiltration in classrooms
- Cracks and partial wall collapses
- Malfunctions in electrical and sanitation networks
- Deterioration of teaching equipment
These issues disrupted normal teaching activities, leading to a two‑day suspension of classes in most schools located in the regional delegations of:
- Grand Tunis (Tunis)
- Nabeul
- Monastir
- Sousse
- Sfax
- Zaghouan
- Béja
- Jendouba
- Bizerte
- Mahdia
Extended Suspension
Following recommendations from the National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief, the suspension was extended by an additional two days.
Additional Affected Areas
Other governorates—Kairouan, Kasserine, Gabès, and Siliana—also experienced violent winds that caused material damage.
Emergency Response Plan
- 634 emergency projects have been scheduled, with a total budget of TND 69.8 million.
- TND 65 million of this budget is earmarked specifically for repairing school walls.
“We are facing a ‘wall‑phobia’ phenomenon,” said the Minister of Education, noting that many walls were compromised by flooding and that contractors cannot carry out all repairs simultaneously.
Long‑Term Rehabilitation Program
The broader school‑infrastructure rehabilitation program includes:
| Total Projects | Schools Involved | Total Cost (TND) |
|---|---|---|
| 8,467 | 4,304 | ≈ 2,307 million |
- 2,690 projects are already completed.
- 1,047 projects are in progress.
- The remaining projects are still under study.
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