
The Elbasan region has been affected by cold weather conditions, accompanied by very low temperatures, especially in mountainous areas, where the thermometer has dropped below -10 degrees Celsius.
On some mountain road axes, temperatures have reached -15 degrees Celsius, requiring continuous intervention to guarantee normal vehicle circulation.
Snowfall has been recorded on the Elbasan-Qafë Thanë national axis, but the road has been cleared and treated with salt, making it open to traffic.
Meanwhile, on the Elbasan-Gjinar and Elbasan-Tirana axes (old axis from Krraba) there was no snow, while salting continued at problematic points to avoid frost.
From a hydrological perspective, the flows of the Shkumbin River and the Zaranika Stream are decreasing and currently do not pose a flood risk. Since yesterday noon, the discharges from the Banja HPP have continued at a rate of 290 m³/sec, while together with production, the flows reach 390 m³/sec. The authorities are awaiting a decision at 08:00 on the continuation of these discharges.
Regarding the electricity supply, problems have been identified in the feeder that supplies the Tunja Administrative Unit, as well as the Kushovo and Skënderbegas areas of the Gramsh municipality. According to official reports, the defects are in the process of being repaired and are expected to be resolved in the coming hours.
Local authorities and relevant structures continue to be on standby to monitor the situation and intervene where necessary.