The flood situation in Durrës remains serious, as the Ministry of Defense announces that the water level in the High Water Canal is at a critical point.
An excavator has gone into this canal to clean it up, the Civil Protection Agency reports. There is a high presence of water in several areas such as Shkozeti, the former Marshes, the Beach, the Stadium and the city ring road.
Water has also entered several businesses and homes.
Announcement:
Updated information on the situation in the Municipality of Durres
Due to intensified rainfall, several problems have emerged in the city of Durrës, which are being monitored and addressed by the relevant structures.
An excavator from the Irrigation and Drainage Directorate has arrived at the High Water Canal for intervention and canal cleaning.
There is an increase in the water level on the road, causing difficulties in the circulation of vehicles and the movement of pedestrians, as well as the presence of water in several areas of the city, including Shkozet, the former Agrotransport warehouses, the Beach Area, the former Marshes, the Stadium and the "17 Nëntori" neighborhood.
Water has also penetrated the yards of several houses in the area known as "Dajlan's Bridge" and Ish-Këneta.
The water level in the High Water Canal in the city ring road has reached a critical level.
There is also the presence of water in agricultural areas in the Sukth administrative unit.
Local structures are committed to repairing the consequences created and are working intensively to manage the situation.
The National Civil Protection Agency will continue to monitor the situation, to coordinate forces until the situation normalizes.