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Algeria Shuts Schools in 52 Provinces for Two Days as Violent Winds Forecast

Authorities cite an urgent Interior Ministry warning of gusts reaching 120 km/h.

Overview

  • Classes are suspended Wednesday and Thursday across 52 of the country's 69 wilayas following the Tuesday announcement.
  • Civil Protection urged extreme caution, advising non‑electric lighting, staying away from windows and power poles, and limiting travel to essential needs.
  • TF1 Info reports several national and international flights were canceled and Algiers ordered the closure of wooded areas and public parks.
  • Last week’s storms left two people dead and flooded neighborhoods, with roadway cuts reported in Relizane, Algiers, and Tipaza.
  • Regional outlets also noted exceptionally intense rains in neighboring Tunisia that caused multiple deaths on land and at sea.