The National Bureau of Meteorology warned, in a weather forecast for Thursday, of heavy thunderstorms in several states.
The bulletin, which carried a level two warning, reported that the rains would affect the states of: Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Adrar, Timimoun, In Saleh, Tamanrasset, Beni Abbes, Bashar, Naama, El Bayadh, Menia, Ouargla, Illizi, Ghardaia and Laghouat.
Estimated rainfall ranges between 20 and 40 mm, and is likely to reach or exceed 50 mm locally.
The newsletter is valid from 3 pm on Thursday until 3 pm on Friday.
The bulletin also carried a second warning regarding heavy rains across the states of: Tindouf, In Guezam and Jannat.
The amount of rain ranges between 20 and 30 mm
It is expected to start from three in the afternoon until eleven at night.
The Bureau also warned in a third bulletin of heavy rain falling in the states of: Bashar, Naama, El Bayadh, Menia, Beni Abbes, East Tindouf, Adrar, Timimoun, In Salah, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and Ouargla.
The estimated amount of rain ranges between 20 and 40 mm, and it is possible that it will reach or exceed 50 mm locally, and the bulletin will remain valid until three in the afternoon.
