The Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute has warned of the risk of flash floods in several locations in Kosovo today and tomorrow (November 18 and 19) as a result of high-intensity rainfall that began in the early hours of Tuesday.
"Based on data, models and observations of general hydrometeorological conditions in the country and the region, it is predicted that during the dates 18-19/11/2025 in our country there will be rainfall, which in some areas is expected to be of high intensity. These rainfalls may cause flash floods in some localities," the IHMK warned on Monday.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeAccording to the warning, the most endangered areas are the middle and lower reaches of the White Drini, Bistrica e Prizren, Mirusha, Toplluha, Ereniku, Bistrica e Deçan and other streams with a mountainous character.
Rainfall amounts of more than 40 liters per square meter in 24 hours risk causing flooding, problems in all agricultural production activities, traffic problems, and the risk of landslides and mudslides.
The Emergency Management Agency, based on this announcement from the IHMK, has announced that it has taken all necessary measures to manage the situation in coordination with relevant institutions.
This agency has called on citizens to be careful while driving, to avoid areas at risk of flooding, and to report any emergency situation to the unique number 112.
The Kosovo Police has also appealed to traffic participants to be extra careful, adjust their speed, maintain distance, and slow down when driving on roads covered with water.
On Wednesday, the teaching process returns to normal in the capital.
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The Municipality of Pristina has announced that on Wednesday (November 19) the teaching process will resume normally in all educational institutions in the capital, after determining that the rainfall situation is stable.
On Tuesday, the capital did not hold classes after warnings of possible flooding.
Now, in an announcement, the Municipality of Pristina has announced that the intensity of rainfall is expected to decrease overnight.
"Tomorrow, the teaching process resumes normally in all educational institutions in the city and villages of Pristina. Based on the assessment of the Emergency Headquarters, the latest information from the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute and coordination with the relevant directorates of the Capital, it has been determined that the situation is stable for the regular development of teaching. The intensity of rainfall during the night is expected to decrease significantly according to the latest assessments of the IHMK, while emergency teams are on the ground and are ensuring that the school infrastructure is fully ready," the announcement states.
KRU "Prishtina" warns citizens not to open sewage manholes
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The Regional Water Supply Company "Prishtina" has warned citizens not to open sewage manholes, following warnings from the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute about flooding.
This is because, according to the RWC, rainwater can penetrate homes.
"During heavy rainfall, it is strictly prohibited to open sewer manholes so that rainwater can penetrate into the sewer, in which case water can penetrate into your homes," the RWC's call states.
The appeal states that half of the sewage lines (sewage) in the city of Pristina are old lines, which were dimensioned and installed a long time ago.
It is further stated that the sewage systems are shared (atmospheric and fecal) and this significantly worsens the operating situation in cases where there is heavy or heavy rainfall.
The appeal emphasizes the need to separate them.
"While the city of Pristina has undergone changes in almost every neighborhood with high-rise buildings - residential buildings - and an excessive increase in the number of residents, where they are shared, they must be separated," the RWC's call further states.
The Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute has warned of the risk of flash floods in several locations in Kosovo today and tomorrow (November 18 and 19) as a result of high-intensity rainfall that began in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute has warned of the risk of flash floods in several locations in Kosovo today and tomorrow (November 18 and 19) as a result of high-intensity rainfall that began in the early hours of Tuesday.
Flood warnings, classes canceled in the capital
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The Education Directorate in Pristina announced on Tuesday the cancellation of classes due to rainfall and flood warnings.
"We inform you that due to the deteriorating weather conditions, heavy rainfall and traffic difficulties, in coordination with the Directorate of Security and Emergencies, the Directorate of Public Services and the relevant school directors, the teaching process for today is canceled. This decision was also made in coordination with the Mayor of the Capital, and is a preventive safety measure for our children," the directorate said in a statement on Tuesday morning.
KOHA has asked the Ministry of Education whether classes have been canceled in other municipalities as well, and the text will be updated as soon as it receives a response.
The Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute has warned of the risk of flash floods in several locations in Kosovo today and tomorrow (November 18 and 19) as a result of high-intensity rainfall that began in the early hours of Tuesday.