Environmental
Heavy rainfall causes flash floods in southern Algeria
Unusually heavy rainfall in southern Algeria has triggered flash floods affecting several towns, damaging roads and infrastructure, and prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings.
Stormy rainfall hit several southern provinces of Algeria starting Tuesday afternoon, leading to flash floods in towns across the region. The sudden downpours overwhelmed drainage systems, causing flooding in residential areas and along major roads. Local authorities report damage to infrastructure and disruptions to transportation, with emergency services deployed to assist affected communities. Residents are being urged to avoid low‑lying areas and nonessential travel due to the continued risk of flooding and landslides.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Southern provinces of Algeria
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 01:03 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 01:03 UTC
- Source
- Algeria Press Service
- Connected threats
- Not provided