The Algerian National Meteorological Office (ONM) has issued a special meteorological bulletin (BMS) warning of heavy rainfall in several regions of the country. The bulletin, which is valid from 2 pm to 11 pm on October 2, 2026, affects 14 wilayas, including Djelfa, M'Sila, Médéa, Bouira, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Sétif, Mila, Batna, Oum El Bouaghi, Khenchela, Tébessa, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam, and Tamanrasset. Residents in these areas are advised to be cautious due to expected heavy rainfall.
The ONM has predicted that the affected regions will experience cumulated rainfall of between 20 and 40 mm. The heavy rainfall is expected to impact both the high plateaus and eastern regions of the country, as well as certain areas in the Grand Sud. This weather alert comes as the country experiences a period of unstable weather, with several regions already affected by heavy rainfall and strong winds.
In addition to the orange alert, the ONM has also issued a yellow alert for several other wilayas, warning of strong precipitation. The yellow alert, which is valid from 9 am to midnight on October 2, affects 29 wilayas, including Sidi Bel Abbès, Souk Ahras, Tipaza, Tissemsilt, Laghouat, Relizane, Béjaïa, Tiaret, Guelma, In Salah, Tizi Ouzou, Djanet, Aïn Témouchent, Illizi, Tlemcen, Constantine, Skikda, El Bayadh, El Meghaier, Jijel, Aïn Defla, Biskra, El Tarf, Saïda, Naâma, Mascara, Ouled Djellal, and Blida.
The Algerian Protection Civil has reported that 21 fires have been recorded across the country, with 18 already extinguished. Three fires are still active, including a forest fire in Skikda and fires affecting hay bales in Sétif and Tiaret. The Protection Civil has also reported fires affecting vegetation, agricultural crops, and palm groves in several regions.
The fires have been reported in several regions, including Béjaïa, where a fire of broussailles was reported, Aïn Defla, where a fire of hay bales was reported, and Biskra, where a fire in a palm grove was reported. The Protection Civil is working to extinguish the remaining fires and prevent further outbreaks.
The unstable weather is expected to continue in the coming days, with residents advised to remain cautious and take necessary precautions. The ONM will continue to monitor the weather situation and issue updates as necessary.
The government has urged residents to be vigilant and report any fires or other hazards to the authorities immediately. The situation is being closely monitored, and emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents.
Key points
- Algeria's National Meteorological Office issues orange alert for 14 regions due to heavy rainfall.
- 21 fires reported across the country, with 18 already extinguished.
- Residents advised to remain cautious and take necessary precautions due to unstable weather.
