TIRANA, Nov 18 /ATA/ The Ministry of Defence announced today that the weather situation across the country is generally calm, with light to moderate rainfall and no serious issues reported at the national level.
In the Shkodër region, heavy rainfall yesterday afternoon damaged the Breg Lumi–Theth road section, leaving nine people and five vehicles stranded. Thanks to the swift intervention of municipal forces, the State Police, and Armed Forces personnel, the individuals were successfully evacuated. The road remains blocked and is being cleared of debris, with the support of ten Armed Forces personnel.
In the municipality of Fushë Arrëz, power outages have been reported due to strong winds.
In the Lezhë region, a tree has fallen on the Lezhë–Shëngjin road, damaging power lines and causing electricity interruptions. Debris has also been reported on the Lezhë–Balldren road, and operational teams are working to clear it.
No weather-related issues have been reported in other regions of the country.
According to the Military Weather Service, intermittent light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. In Shkodër, Vlorë, and Gjirokastër, showers are likely to intensify into storms. From the afternoon through the early hours of the morning, heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning is also expected in Lezhë, Durrës, and Tirana. Fog and reduced visibility are forecast in low-lying areas.
The Ministry of Defence and the National Civil Protection Agency are fully on standby, coordinating with relevant agencies to respond to any possible effects of severe weather.
Civil Protection has urged residents in areas at risk to get in touch with local authorities should any issues arise.
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