The Algerian National Meteorological Office (ONM) has issued several special weather bulletins (BMS) of level 2 for heavy rainfall expected to hit several provinces in the south and west of the country on October 13 and 14, 2026. The expected rainfall accumulations vary between 20 and 40 mm in different regions. The alerts concern mainly the southern and western regions, with validity periods extending until Wednesday afternoon in some areas.
Two BMS of level 2 have been issued for rainfall expected to start on Tuesday at midday. The first bulletin concerns the provinces of Béchar, Naâma, El Bayadh, Laghouat, Ghardaïa, Touggourt, El Oued, and Illizi, with expected rainfall accumulations between 20 and 30 mm. The alert will be valid from Tuesday, October 13, at 12:00 PM until Wednesday, October 14, at 3:00 AM.
The second BMS targets the provinces of Ouargla, El Meniaâ, In Salah, Béni Abbès, Adrar, Timimoun, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and In Guezzam, with expected rainfall accumulations between 20 and 40 mm. This bulletin will come into effect on Tuesday at 12:00 PM and will remain valid until Wednesday at 3:00 PM.
In addition to the BMS, level 1 meteorological alerts, corresponding to a yellow vigilance, signal a risk of thunderstorms on Tuesday, October 13, in several provinces. This alert concerns the provinces of El Oued, Touggourt, Ouargla, Ghardaïa, Laghouat, El Bayadh, Naâma, Illizi, In Salah, El Meniaâ, Timimoun, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Tindouf, Adrar, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Tamanrasset, Djanet, and In Guezzam.
For Wednesday, October 14, the forecasts indicate rainfall in the provinces of El Bayadh, Naâma, Béchar, and Tindouf. The risk of thunderstorms will also concern El Bayadh, Naâma, Ouargla, Ghardaïa, El Meniaâ, Timimoun, In Salah, Illizi, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam, Adrar, Tindouf, and Béni Abbès. Winds are also expected on Wednesday in El Meniaâ, Timimoun, Adrar, and Tamanrasset.
Meanwhile, a school bus accident occurred on Tuesday morning in the province of Chlef, leaving 15 students injured. The bus skidded on the road in the Souamer region, east of the commune of Béni Haoua, at around 7:30 AM. The students were injured to varying degrees, but their condition is not considered serious. They were evacuated to hospitals to receive necessary care.
The weather alert and accident highlight the need for vigilance and caution on the roads and in daily activities during periods of adverse weather conditions. Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed about the latest weather forecasts and to follow safety guidelines to minimize risks.
Key points
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit several provinces in southern and western Algeria on October 13 and 14, 2026.
- The Algerian National Meteorological Office has issued level 2 special weather bulletins for rainfall accumulations of up to 40 mm in some regions.
- A school bus accident in Chlef province on Tuesday morning left 15 students injured due to a skid on a wet road.
