Algeria – Vehicles Swept Away by Flash Floods in Jijel Province

Floods struck in the province of Jijel in northern Algeria after heavy rain from late 20 December 2020.

The weather station at Jijel-Achouat near Taher recorded over 140mm of rain in 24 hours to 21 December.

Civil Protection said they rescued 17 people in affected areas of Jijel Province, including the cities of Taher and Jijel, the provincial capital.

News agency Algeria Press Service (APS) reported that flooding caused the partial collapse of the El Kantara wadi bridge in Laâkabi district and swept away at least 18 vehicles in the area.

Flooding struck in Jijel Province, Algeria 21 December 2020 – Algeria Civil Protection

Floods in Jijel Province, Algeria 21 December 2020 – Algeria Civil Protection

Algeria Civil Protection work to clear debris including damaged vehicles after the floods in Jijel, Algeria 21 December 2020 – Algeria Civil Protection

Flood damage in Jijel, Algeria 21 December 2020 – Algeria Civil Protection

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