28 Oct 2018 | 10:34 PM UTC
Algeria: Red weather alerts issued for northern regions October 28
Weather officials issue red alerts for heavy rain in northern regions on October 28
Event
Red alerts for heavy rain were issued for 26 provinces in northern Algeria on Sunday, October 28. According to weather officials, the red alerts will remain in place through at least Monday, October 29. The full list of affected provinces can be found Algeria's National Weather Office's website.
Associated transportation disruptions are expected, along with possible power outages and infrastructural damage.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, minimize nonessential movements, and avoid flood-prone areas.