Floods, Shkodra and Lezha most affected - In total, about 1,700 hectares of agricultural land under water
Over the past 24 hours, the country has been gripped by unstable weather conditions and a significant drop in temperatures. As a result, problems related to flooding, rising river levels, road blockages, and landslides have been identified in several regions.
Shkodër region remains one of the most affected areas. In Shkodër Municipality, the areas of Oboti and Dajçi continue to face rising water levels due to the inflows of the Buna and Drin rivers as well as the rising level of the lake. Around 500 hectares of agricultural land are still under water, mainly in the village of Obot and the administrative unit of Ana e Malit.
In Lezha Region, the floods have mainly affected agricultural lands. In Lezha Municipality, around 1,200 hectares of agricultural land are reported to be under water, mainly in the Balldren and Zejmen areas. In Torovicë and Zejmen, the water withdrawal is happening at a slow pace.
The Vlora region presents a gradually improving situation. In the Vlora Municipality, the water level of the Vjosa River in the Novosela area has started to decrease and the situation is moving towards normalization, however, it remains under constant monitoring. In the Selenice Municipality, problems from landslides continue in the village of Vajzë and on some rural road axes, where traffic is restricted.
In Korça Region, the problems are mainly related to landslides, the presence of water and snow on some road axes. In Maliq Municipality, as a result of the breach of the Devoll River embankment, about 3,600 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded, while the situation is being kept under control after the interventions of the relevant structures. In Devoll Municipality, after the breach of the Oshticë River embankment, about 270 hectares of land were flooded, but the breach has been closed and the situation has stabilized.
According to the National Civil Protection Agency, the Armed Forces continue their commitment to supporting affected communities, especially in areas affected by flooding and isolation. The forces are engaged in distributing food aid and drinking water, supporting residents and guaranteeing access to problematic areas, in cooperation with Civil Protection structures and local government.
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