Northern Tunisia – Video filmed by X user Hasnaa Slaimi captures a dramatic scene of flash flooding in an urban area of northern Tunisia, likely the greater Tunis area, Nabeul, or Bizerte region, during torrential overnight rains on January 19–20, 2026.

The footage centers on a white van trapped in the raging floodwaters. Its rear end is raised high, wheels spinning helplessly as the current tears around it, threatening to sweep the vehicle away entirely. Nearby, a red car is half-submerged, its taillights glowing faintly through the murky water, while debris such as branches and rubble floats past. The street has turned into a fast-moving, muddy river, waves and splashes striking buildings and obstacles along the path.

Buildings lining the street, including shops and apartments, are partially underwater, showing how quickly the sudden deluge overwhelmed the area’s drainage systems. The video is shot from inside a vehicle, with a side mirror visible in the frame, providing a first-person perspective of the sheer force and danger of the waters.

The poster’s caption pleads, “O Lord, Your mercy,” reflecting the life-threatening conditions of the flash floods. The footage highlights the intensity of the torrential rainfall in northern Tunisia that night, with streets impassable, vehicles stranded, and widespread disruption across the region.

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