# Flooding in Constantine province, Algeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-constantine-province-algeria
> Updated: 2026-08-26T14:20:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall in the Constantine province of Algeria caused significant flooding, resulting in road closures and emergency rescue operations. Intense storms impacted the national road n°3 connecting Oued Athmania to Aïn M’lila, making travel impossible in certain sections.

Civil Protection services conducted multiple interventions in El-Khroub and surrounding communes, including Ouled Rahmoun and Ibn Badis. Rescuers assisted individuals trapped in mud, evacuated people from flooded buildings, and pumped water from private homes and public facilities. Meteorological services issued a level 2 alert for several eastern and southern provinces, including Mila, Guelma, Souk Ahras, and Batna.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Algeria Civil Protection reports high road and drowning casualties

Algerian Civil Protection reports high numbers of road fatalities and drownings, with 34 road deaths and 16 drowning deaths recorded during recent intensive summer activity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-civil-protection-reports-high-road-and-drowning-casualties

### 2026-08-15: Constantine floods cause road closures and emergency rescues

Heavy rains in Constantine, Algeria, have caused flooding, road closures, and triggered multiple rescue operations by Civil Protection services in several communes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/constantine-floods-cause-road-closures-and-emergency-rescues

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Cite as: Flooding in Constantine province, Algeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-constantine-province-algeria