January 19, 2026 – Several regions across Algeria are bracing for continued heavy rainfall and snowfall, according to the National Meteorological Office. Weather alerts have been issued for a significant portion of the country, advising residents to take necessary precautions.
The meteorological office issued an initial warning for Adrar and Timimoun, indicating that thunderstorms with rainfall reaching up to 30mm are expected to persist until 9:00 AM today.
A second alert highlights the potential for heavy thunderstorms with rainfall exceeding 80mm, commencing at 3:00 PM today and lasting until 9:00 AM on Wednesday. The affected regions include Tipaza, Chlef, Mostaganem, Ain Defla, Tissemsilt, Relizane, Mascara, Tiaret, and Saida.
Furthermore, Tizi Ouzou, Boumerdes, Algiers, Bouira, and Medea are forecast to experience locally heavy thunderstorms with rainfall amounts reaching 40mm, starting at 3:00 PM today and continuing until 9:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday.
In addition to the rainfall, a separate warning has been issued regarding heavy snowfall on elevated areas exceeding 1000 meters in altitude. Accumulations of up to 15cm are anticipated until midday tomorrow, Tuesday, affecting the wilayas of Tlemcen, Naama, Tiaret, Tissemsilt, Sidi Bel Abbes, Saida, El Bayadh, Laghouat, and Djelfa.
The western regions of Oran, Ain Temouchent, and Tlemcen will also see continued locally significant thunderstorms until 6:00 PM today, Monday.
Finally, the National Meteorological Office cautions residents in Bejaia, Jijel, Skikda, Annaba, El Tarf, Souk Ahras, Djelfa, Laghouat, Ghardaia, El Menia, In Salah, Ouargla, Touggourt, and El Oued to prepare for ongoing thunderstorms until dawn tomorrow, Tuesday. Residents are advised to stay informed and monitor weather updates for any changes in the forecast. Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense weather.
