The General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC) issued a special vigilance bulletin this Tuesday regarding the arrival of violent winds that will affect several provinces across the country until Thursday. According to forecasts, these gusts are expected to blow between 60 and 80 km/h, with peaks that could reach 120 km/h in certain regions. The affected areas include coastal provinces and those near the coast, as well as several inland provinces.
In response to this exceptional weather situation, the DGPC calls on the population to exercise maximum caution and strictly follow safety instructions to prevent household accidents and traffic-related risks. Residents are urged to secure all wind-sensitive objects, whether outdoor furniture, signs, or any elements that could be torn off or damaged by gusts. It is also recommended to prepare independent lighting sources, such as flashlights with spare batteries, to cope with potential power outages.
Protecting glass elements is another essential measure. Citizens must close shutters, blinds, and curtains, and raise awnings to avoid any risk of broken windows. The DGPC stresses the need to stay away from windows, balconies, trees, and electrical poles, and to shelter vehicles, animals, and sensitive equipment. These simple actions can limit material damage and protect people.
For motorists, vigilance must be heightened. The DGPC recommends reducing speed as much as possible to maintain good visibility and anticipate obstacles on the road. Drivers should also avoid wooded areas and limit travel to strictly necessary trips. Before setting out, it is advisable to check road conditions and weather bulletins, and to inform a loved one of the itinerary and expected arrival time.
Nautical activities are strictly discouraged. The DGPC reminds that it is dangerous to approach coastlines, lakes, or rivers, and warns against any outings at sea or on rivers during the period in question. Building and construction professionals are also affected by these alerts: they are advised to secure cranes and equipment to avoid accidents caused by wind gusts.
The DGPC emphasizes that these measures must be applied by the entire population, as violent winds can lead to serious accidents, both domestic and on the roads. It calls for collective vigilance and invites citizens to immediately report any dangerous situations to its services for rapid intervention.
These alerts come amid recent weeks where several provinces have already faced difficult weather conditions. Exceptional gusts and recurrent precipitation have already caused power outages, material damage, and traffic disruptions in some regions. The combination of violent winds and these weather conditions makes caution even more crucial.
Finally, the DGPC reminds that respecting prevention and safety instructions is the best way to protect citizens, their property, and avoid emergency situations. It urges everyone to take this weather vigilance seriously and rigorously apply the recommended measures to get through this critical period without incidents.
Furthermore, the National Meteorology Office (ONM) has issued a special weather bulletin (BMS) at “Orange” vigilance level, affecting several provinces in the country. The provinces of Tlemcen, Ain Temouchent, Oran, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbes, Saida, Tiaret, Tissemsilt, Mascara, Relizane, Naama, and El Bayadh are impacted by west to southwest winds blowing at 60-80 km/h, sometimes reaching 90 to 100 km/h, until at least Thursday at 12 PM.
The provinces of Chlef, Tipaza, Algiers, Boumerdes, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia, Ain Defla, Blida, Medea, and Bouira are also affected by west to southwest winds estimated at 60 to 80 km/h, potentially reaching or exceeding 90 km/h today from 2 PM to 9 PM, with gusts up to 100 to 120 km/h in coastal provinces.
The BMS also covers the provinces of Jijel, Skikda, Annaba, El Tarf, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Setif, Mila, Constantine, Guelma, Souk Ahras, Batna, Oum El Bouaghi, Khenchela, Tebessa, and Biskra, with west to southwest winds at 60-80 km/h, reaching 90 km/h, and intensifying in gusts to 100-120 km/h from Wednesday 7 PM to Thursday 1 AM, particularly in coastal provinces and the Aurès region.
Finally, in the provinces of Msila, Djelfa, Laghouat, and Ouled Djellal, winds will blow from the west to southwest at speeds between 60 and 70 km/h, sometimes reaching 90 km/h, from Wednesday 3 PM to at least Thursday 12 PM.