Flood situation in Durrës/ Many homes still under water, 10 families evacuated

2025-01-30 09:21:51Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Flood situation in Durrës/ Many homes still under water, 10 families
Durres

The Ministry of Defense has reacted again after the situation caused in Durrës by the rainfall the day before.

An official announcement states that there is water in many homes and public spaces, while media sources indicate that 10 families have been evacuated and taken refuge in Kavalishenca.

It is also reported that 40 hectares of land are under water, while the water levels of the Ishëm and Erzen rivers have slightly increased, but without any risk of overflowing their banks.

Information on the situation created by rainfall in the Durrës region

Throughout the night and today, work continues by the field forces to remove water from areas affected by intense rainfall, in part of the Durrës municipality. The most prominent problems are secondary roads in the area of ​​New Durrës, Shkozet, the Court of Appeal, and partly the Beach Area.

· There is water present in a significant number of homes and public spaces.

· Several families have been evacuated and are being accommodated at Kavališenca.

· The area of ​​agricultural land under water is estimated at around 40 Ha.

· There is a slight increase in the levels of the Ishëm and Erzen rivers, but without risk of overflowing their banks.

· The dams in Hamallaj and Porto Romano continue to operate at full capacity

· Forces from the Ministry of Environment, the Port Authority, the Drainage Board, and the municipality's public works enterprises are engaged in the field.

· In support of the forces on the ground, 2 high-capacity suction pumps and 3 high-pass trucks from the Armed Forces have been deployed.

· During the night, the capacities of the Armed Forces were reinforced with 2 small pumps from the Poshnje support battalion, which are working to remove water from the Durrës IEPV.

Working groups are on the ground to identify, assess and accurately report damages.


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