Balluku: Situation under control, MEI structures on standby to deal with bad weather
Since yesterday evening, high-intensity rainfall has covered the entire territory of the country, causing significant difficulties especially in the northern and northeastern areas.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, has announced that the structures under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy are continuously engaged in managing the situation, with teams on standby for immediate intervention.
Through her communication on social networks, Belinda Balluku has informed citizens about the interventions carried out on road axes, the state of electricity and drinking water supply, as well as the normal functioning of ports and the airport.
She emphasized that high-intensity rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, has affected the entire territory of the country, with a particular focus on the northern and northeastern areas, while the structures under the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources are maximally engaged in monitoring and managing the situation, deploying teams ready for immediate intervention.
The working groups of the ARA and OSSH are currently on the ground to guarantee the normal circulation of vehicles and the uninterrupted supply of electricity to subscribers.
The situation on the road axes
In her report, Minister Balluku emphasized that heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused problems on several road axes.
In Tropoja, Kukës and on the Skurraj-Burrel axis, heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused rocks and debris to fall onto the road.
Maintenance teams have intervened immediately to clean the axes, ensuring normal traffic without blockages. On the Laç–Ura e Drojës axis, the overflow of the stream has flooded a segment of the road, where work is continuing to remove the water and restore traffic.
Meanwhile, on the Ersekë–Leskovik–3 Urat axis, debris has fallen, but maintenance companies have immediately intervened with vehicles and personnel to clean the roadway, guaranteeing the safe movement of vehicles.
Electricity supply
The Minister reported that the OSSH has mobilized around 1,500 employees to manage the situation. Currently, 26 feeders of the medium voltage network are out of service, but supply has improved significantly, reaching around 70% normalization nationwide.
The OSSH has mobilized around 1,500 employees to manage the situation. Currently, 26 feeders of the medium voltage network are out of service, but compared to the first hours, the electricity supply has improved to around 70% nationwide. In the regions of Shkodër, Dibër, Durrës, Vlorë and Berat, the supply is fully normalized, while the network supplying the hydropower plants is functional and without defects. No breakdowns or defects are reported in the transmission network, with all 400 kV, 220 kV and 110 kV lines in normal operation.
Regarding the Drini cascade, a second front of high-intensity rainfall is expected, with forecasts of up to 80 mm in the Fierza basin and around 130 mm in the Koman–Vau i Dejës basin. The situation remains under control, with operational groups on full alert.
Drinking water supply
In her presentation, the minister highlighted that the water supply appears stable nationwide. Pumping stations are functional, while gravity systems have been carefully managed to avoid turbulence during the chlorination process.
The water supply situation appears optimal at the national level. There are no power outages at the pumping stations, which are fully functional. In gravity systems, the necessary measures have been taken to manage turbidity during the chlorination process. Currently, 40 working groups, over 50 vehicles, as well as support teams from water supply and sewage companies are on standby.
Situation at ports and airports
Referring to sea and air transport, Balluku announced that the situation in the port of Durrës is stable, with ferries docking according to schedule and ship processing continuing normally. No problems have been reported in the port of Saranda, while sailings to Corfu have continued without interruption. The “Mother Teresa” International Airport has operated without any obstacles, guaranteeing regular flights.
"In the port of Durres, the situation is stable and under control, with ferries docking on schedule and ship processing continuing normally. No problems have been reported in the port of Saranda, while sailings to the port of Corfu have continued without interruption. "Mother Teresa" International Airport appears calm, with no reports of problems or interruptions in operations."
Minister Belinda Balluku emphasized that all MIE agency structures are fully committed to managing the situation, with intensive monitoring in areas with increased risk, especially in the Drin River basin during the coming hours.
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