January 20, 2026 – The National Meteorological Office has issued a severe weather warning for several provinces across Algeria, forecasting continued heavy rainfall. The advisory, released today, indicates that substantial precipitation is expected to impact a wide geographical area.
The provinces specifically named in the warning include Algiers, Blida, Boumerdes, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia, Jijel, Skikda, Annaba, El Tarf, Guelma, Souk Ahras, Constantine, Mila, Setif, Bordj Bou Arreridj, and Djelfa. Residents in these areas are urged to take necessary precautions to mitigate potential risks associated with the heavy downpours.
The anticipated rainfall is predicted to begin today, Tuesday, and continue through the early hours of Wednesday morning. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on the roads due to reduced visibility and potential flooding.
In a separate weather alert, the meteorological service also cautioned about persistent heavy thunderstorms and rainfall exceeding 80mm in the provinces of Tipaza, Chlef, Mostaganem, Ain Defla, Tissemsilt, Relizane, Mascara, Tiaret, and Saida. This warning remains in effect until 9:00 AM tomorrow, Wednesday. Authorities are urging residents in these regions to remain vigilant and stay informed about the latest weather updates.
DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. We encourage our readers to stay safe and take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their property during this period of inclement weather.
