First snow in Tunisia's mountains - in pictures


  • Snow in Ain Drahem, Jendouba, Tunisia. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
    Snow in Ain Drahem, Jendouba, Tunisia. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
  • With climate change challenges taking their toll, the sight of snow brought a sigh of relief to most Tunisians. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
    With climate change challenges taking their toll, the sight of snow brought a sigh of relief to most Tunisians. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
  • Rain and snow will fall on the north-west over the coming week. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
    Rain and snow will fall on the north-west over the coming week. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
  • A significant drop in temperature has also been recorded, reaching minus 3°C in some areas. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
    A significant drop in temperature has also been recorded, reaching minus 3°C in some areas. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
  • Thick snow on the streets of Ain Drahem and Ghardimaou had not exceeded 2cm late on Thursday. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
    Thick snow on the streets of Ain Drahem and Ghardimaou had not exceeded 2cm late on Thursday. Photo: Rahil Maddouri
  • First snow in Tunisia. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
    First snow in Tunisia. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
  • The change of weather might lift the spirits of those hoping for a better crop season. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
    The change of weather might lift the spirits of those hoping for a better crop season. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
  • Only 110 million cubic metres of rain has fallen in Tunisia since September, about a fifth of the normal rate. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
    Only 110 million cubic metres of rain has fallen in Tunisia since September, about a fifth of the normal rate. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
  • Houses blanketed in snow. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
    Houses blanketed in snow. Photo: @Samia_Saoudi45 / Twitter
  • Snow-covered trees in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
    Snow-covered trees in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
  • Snow-covered houses and hills in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
    Snow-covered houses and hills in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
  • The first snow in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
    The first snow in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
  • A snow-covered sign in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter
    A snow-covered sign in Ain Drahem. Photo: @helmiattia / Twitter