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Bad weather has 'stuck' the country, causing problematic situations in several cities and road axes.
A difficult situation has involved several road axes in the Shkodra Region over the past few hours, where hail and snow have created difficulties in vehicle traffic.
It is reported that several families, including children, have been stranded on various road segments. According to reports, over 200 vehicles are attempting to move towards Koplik.
The nation's road was also problematic, due to rainfall and sub-zero temperatures.
Due to the presence of ice, three road accidents were recorded along the Milot-Kalimash segment, involving around 15 vehicles and injuring 6 people.
Pogradec and Korça were also covered in snow. There was also precipitation in the Qafë Thana area, which created traffic difficulties and kilometer-long queues.
Even on the Prrenjas-Elbasan axis, hundreds of vehicles have been stuck in traffic for several hours.
Meanwhile, the National Road, in both directions of the Kukës - Kalimash Tunnel, is facing heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, which makes traffic more difficult.
Meanwhile, authorities are asking citizens to be careful when driving and to equip themselves with snow chains and winter tires.
Movement in the Shkodra Region has been restored thanks to the intervention on the ground, where the Traffic Police services and snow removal vehicles are located, which are in constant coordination to manage the situation and guarantee road traffic safety.
Meanwhile, problems have been identified on the axis from the Buni area of Bajraktar to the descent towards the city of Koplik.
Also in this context, all drivers are appealed to respect road traffic rules, avoid unnecessary movements on problematic axes and follow Police instructions.
Full announcement
The Prefect of Shkodra District informs that during the last few hours, a considerable number of calls have been received from citizens in the operations room of the Shkodra Police Commissariat, where it is reported that several families, including children, are blocked on various road segments.
Blockages have been recorded on various road axes, from the Buni i Bajraktar area to the descent towards the city of Koplik. Currently, this road axis is experiencing alternating hail and snow showers and frost has begun to form, significantly hindering road traffic.
According to reports, over 200 vehicles are attempting to move towards the city of Koplik. From the latest information administered by the operational structures on the ground, we are informed that the Qafë Thore–Bogë road axis has been unblocked and traffic is continuing normally.
The Selce-Qafë Berdelëcit road axis presents problems due to heavy frost, some vehicles have returned to the village of Tamare. Traffic Police services and snow removal vehicles are on the ground, which are in constant coordination to manage the situation and guarantee road traffic safety.
The District Prefect is continuously monitoring the situation and has requested immediate coordination between the structures responsible for normalizing traffic and guaranteeing the safety of citizens.
In this context, all drivers are urged to respect road traffic rules, avoid unnecessary movements on problematic roads and follow the instructions of the Police. In case of need or problems, citizens are invited to immediately communicate with the State Police or emergency services.
The Institute of Geosciences, Energy, Water and Environment (IGJEO) has issued a flood risk forecast, warning citizens of intense rainfall and a difficult situation in several areas of the country.
According to IGJEO, high intensity rainfall is expected this afternoon and tomorrow, mainly in the north and center of the country. In the Shkodra and Kukës regions, there may be flash floods of small mountain rivers and landslides.
In urban areas of these areas, localized flooding problems may also occur, depending on the state of the sewerage system. The IGJEO forecast for the period 3–7 January 2026 indicates that intense rainfall, mainly in the north and south of the country, will cause dangerous increases in flows and levels in the Drin-Buna rivers, Lake Shkodra, the Mat, Shkumbin and Vjosa rivers.
Temperature for January 3:
Coast: 10–16 °C
Lowlands: 7–15 °C
Mountainous areas: 3–11 °C
Wind: Today and tomorrow the wind is expected to blow moderate to strong on the coast.
IGJEO calls on citizens to be cautious, avoid unnecessary movements and follow the instructions of local authorities for their safety.
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