Rains flood the south, leaving isolated villages and hundreds of hectares under water

Heavy rains overnight have caused flooding in several areas of the country. The situation is critical, forcing families to evacuate.

Rainfall has damaged the embankment of the Bistrica River in Çuka, flooding hundreds of hectares of agricultural land. The water has overflowed its banks, causing significant damage to farmers in the area.

The situation is also worsening in Konispol and Shala, where floods have created difficulties in movement and danger for homes near flooded areas.

6 villages in the Markat administrative unit in Saranda have been isolated, while access roads have been blocked by large floods and landslides.

Intense rainfall has caused major problems in the village of Kamenicë in Korça, where the stream has overflowed its bed. The poor quality of the escarpment has caused a section to break off and water to flow into homes.

The Seman River has increased its flow overnight, flooding more land and residential areas. So far, the river embankment has not suffered any damage, preventing the flooding of homes.

During the night, heavy rainfall has caused numerous problems in the Gjirokastër region.

Specifically, the Kardhiq-Delvinë axis, near the Skërfica tunnel, has been covered by water and inert materials, endangering traffic.

The Tepelena-Gjirokastra axis, in Shkalla e Zezë, has experienced landslides and the presence of inert materials, a problem that recurs every time there is rainfall, without a long-term solution.

The Gjirokastër-Kakavijë axis, near the village of Bularat, has been affected by the presence of water, creating difficulties in movement and danger for drivers.

Meanwhile, the level of the Vjosa River has increased significantly by 6.2 meters in Memaliaj and 4.4 meters in Përmet.