National meteorological authorities have issued Level 2 weather alerts for heavy thunderstorms and potential hail starting this Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Rainfall amounts ranging from 20 to 40 mm are forecast in various northern and central provinces until Sunday morning. A secondary warning is in effect for southern regions, where rainfall may exceed 15 mm until 11:00 PM tonight. Concurrently, a tragic traffic accident occurred in M'Sila province this morning, involving a collision between a utility vehicle and a passenger minibus, resulting in one death and 13 injuries. This follows another fatal crash in the same area involving two women. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution and adapt their driving to the challenging weather conditions.