The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced that the flooding situation in Kosovo has improved after the cessation of rainfall and the start of snowfall.
According to the AME announcement, the water level in the main rivers has begun to drop.
"According to data received from the 112 Emergency Operations Centers and operational units in the field, the flood situation in Kosovo has marked a significant improvement after the cessation of rainfall and the start of snowfall. The water level in the main rivers has started to fall and there is no immediate risk of new floods," the EMA statement said.
Details were also provided about the situation in the municipalities that faced flooding in recent days. In general, a stable situation is reported.
"Pristina & surroundings: Localized flooding in underpasses and blockages of several secondary roads; the situation remains manageable. Prizren: Very few interventions were reported during the night, mainly of a technical nature. Mitrovica: Mostly calm situation; in South Mitrovica, several families were temporarily evacuated as a safety measure. Peja: Two interventions reported in Istog, including the evacuation of one family; in other municipalities, the situation is stable. Gjakova & Gjilan: Calm and under control situation; decrease in water levels in rivers," the agency's Facebook post reads, among other things.
However, snowfall and frost have caused difficulties in road traffic in some areas. The Emergency Management Agency's announcement states that some roads remain blocked due to landslides.
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AME says the situation after today's rainfall is stable and fully manageable
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The AME considers the situation after the rainfall to be stable and manageable.
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