Algeria Issues Urgent Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Sandstorms to Sweep Dozens of Wilayas
Algerian meteorological authorities have issued an urgent Level 1 yellow alert for Tuesday, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorm formation, and powerful winds expected to trigger sandstorms across multiple wilayas nationwide.
According to exclusive dzwatch meteorological tracking, the wilayas affected by rainfall and thunderstorms include Tarf, Annaba, Skikda, Jijel, Béjaïa, Guelma, Constantine, Mila, Sétif, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Bouira, Msila, Djelfa, Laghouat, Biskra, Naâma, Oran, Aïn Témouchent, Beni Abbès, and Tindouf.
Sandstorm and strong wind warnings have been extended to cover El Oued, Touggourt, Biskra, Tamanrasset, and Beni Abbès, along with Tizi Ouzou, Boumerdès, Algiers, Tipaza, Chlef, Mostaganem, Aïn Defla, Blida, Médéa, Tissemsilt, Tiaret, Relizane, Mascara, Saïda, Sidi Bel Abbès, and Tlemcen.
A separate Wednesday alert has also been activated for Tarf, Annaba, Skikda, Jijel, Béjaïa, Tizi Ouzou, Boumerdès, Mila, Sétif, and Bordj Bou Arréridj. Authorities urge citizens to exercise maximum caution.
