FLASH
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The intense rainfall of recent hours has caused a significant increase in river levels in several regions of the country, leading to flooding of agricultural lands and homes, landslides, infrastructure damage and road blockages.
According to the latest update from the Ministry of Defense, the most problematic situation is in the districts of Shkodër, Lezhë, Durrës, Fier, Berat and Gjirokastër, while in other districts the situation remains under monitoring or without immediate danger.
Civil Protection Structures and the Armed Forces, under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency and the Ministry of Defense, are engaged in the field for emergency management, evacuation of residents and minimization of damage.
Situation by region:
Shkoder
In the village of Obot, the water level has reached about 60 cm above the main road, allowing traffic only for high-tonnage vehicles. Considerable areas of agricultural land have been flooded, while 15 homes in Vau e Dejës are surrounded by water. Blocked roads are reported in Malësia e Madhe, while landslides and rockfalls have been recorded in Fushë-Arrëz.
Lezha
About 3,000 hectares of agricultural land are under water. Two families have been evacuated, while about 100 homes are surrounded by water in the Dajç, Babullojë, Balldren and Shënkoll units. Landslides have been reported in Torovicë and Tresh, and work is underway to repair the Droje River embankment in the village of Dukagjin.
Vlore
The level of the Vjosa River in Novosela has exceeded 8 meters. 13 families have been evacuated near the Mifoli Bridge and in the Novosela area, without water in their homes.
Durres
The situation appears to be improving, but work continues to remove water from about 800 homes and buildings, mainly in the area of former Kënetë, Shkozet, Nishtulla and near the prison. 250 people have been sheltered in the Armed Forces Rest House, while 55 others in the Ministry of Interior's Co-op. The Erzen and Ishëm rivers, as well as the Tone canal, are at maximum levels, while several city streets remain blocked.
Kruje
As a result of the breach in the Droje River embankment, flooding has been recorded in the villages of Dukagjin i Ri and Miliska. In the latter, water has entered homes, affecting around 50 families.
Taskin
Water is available in 15 homes, mainly in the administrative units of Xhafzotaj, Maminas and Gjepalaj.
Gjirokaster
Heavy rainfall has caused landslides on the Tepelena-Gjirokastra axis, where traffic is limited. High levels of the Vjosa River are also reported in Memaliaj and Përmet.
Kukes, Tirana and Korca
Rivers are at high levels, but without immediate danger. In Korça, some roads in Devoll, Pogradec and Prrenjas are impassable due to landslides and blockages.
Berat and Fier
In Berat, about 95 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded and the level of the Osum River has risen. In Fier, about 200 hectares of agricultural land are under water and 27 homes have been affected by the floods.
Field engagement:
Around 150 Armed Forces personnel, over 20 heavy-duty vehicles, 10 lifeboats and 15 suction pumps have been deployed, mainly in the most affected regions.
The Ministry of Defense calls on residents of affected areas to follow the instructions of the authorities, avoid unnecessary movements and report any dangerous situations.
The situation continues to be monitored continuously, while the responsible structures remain on full alert.
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