Sandstorm
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Issued by National Meteorology Office - Algeria
⏳ In force until Wed 11 Nov, 21:00 📍 Bechar (approximate) 🕑 57 min ago
Presence of dust or sand reducing visibility locally.
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventSandstorm
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaBechar
Issuing authorityNational Meteorology Office - Algeria
ContactTel/Fax: 023 67 37 86 / E-mail: prevision_meteo@meteo.dz
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-10T16:00:09+00:00
Effective2026-11-10T16:00:09+00:00
Onset2026-11-11T09:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-11-11T18:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Limit outdoor activities. Protect the respiratory tract.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.12.0.2026.11.10.16.0.9.570517
Message typeAlert
SenderOffice National de la Météorologie - Algérie
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Limit outdoor activities. Protect the respiratory tract.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- Presence of dust or sand reducing visibility locally.
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