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National weather alert issued as heavy rain hits Tindouf and storms sweep northern wilayas

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National weather alert issued as heavy rain hits Tindouf and storms sweep northern wilayas

The Algerian National Meteorology Office (ONM) issued a weather alert on Tuesday 20 October covering the northern, eastern and high‑plateau wilayas, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The bulletin from the Bureau of Meteorology and Seismology (BMS) forecast up to 40 mm of rain in Tlemcen, Aïn Témouchent, Oran, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbès, Mascara and Relizane, with the alert extended to 21:00 on Tuesday.

Strong winds and sandstorms were reported in several wilayas on Tuesday, while the rain alert also applied to a long list of provinces including Chlef, Tipaza, Algiers, Boumerdès, Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Jijel, Skikda, Annaba, El Tarf, Souk Ahras, Guelma, Constantine, Mila, Sétif, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Bouira, Médéa, Blida, Aïn Defla, Tissemsilt, Laghouat, Djelfa, M’Sila, Ouled Djellal, El Meghaier, Biskra, Batna, Oum El Bouaghi, Tébessa, Khenchela, El Oued and Tindouf.

On Wednesday 21 October, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect Tindouf, adding to the unsettled conditions across the country.

Authorities are monitoring the situation and have advised residents in the affected wilayas to stay alert and follow safety instructions.

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