TIRANA, January 6 /ATA/ The downpour rain has increased the river flows in Shkodra region, but so far there have been reported no problems.
Shkodra region prefecture issued a press release that reads that so far no problems have been found in the drainage canals, embankments and Shkodra reservoir dam.
According to the prefecture, the water levels in the Buna, Drin, Kir and Gjadër rivers are below the flood risk quotas. The Velipoja, Viluni and Cas dams are in operation with 5 pumps each and are ready to operate at full capacity, if necessary. Meanwhile, the relevant teams continue to monitor the situation on the ground and are ready to intervene at any moment.
In Vau i Dejës municipality, there has also been heavy rain. In the village of Hoten, there was reported a house under water, where the residents were given immediate assistance by the Civil Emergency group. The situation is being continuously monitored by the relevant teams.
According to the prefect, in the territory of the Malësi e Madhe municipality, rainfall with average intensity has continued throughout the night and in the following hours. Flakë village continues to be blocked as a result of the stream’s flows. The work is underway to supply electricity to Kelmendi area. Work is also underway to open the road near the river in the Dragovoja area.
In the territory of Fushë-Arrëz municipality, there have been recorded landslides on several rural roads. So far, there has been reported no damage to people or homes.
In the territory of the Shkodra municipality, there has been recorded heavy rainfall. The Civil Emergency Group is conducting field inspections and is closely monitoring any emergency situation.
The press release also reads that in the Drini cascade, the current natural flows reach 3500 m³/s, reflecting a stable hydrological situation.
The lake levels are as follows:
Fierza: 281.2 m;
Koman: 174.2 m;
Vau i Dejës: 75 m.
The current discharges from the hydropower plants are controlled and stable: Vau i Dejës HPP 700 m³/s and Koman HPP 700 m³/s. So far, no problems have been reported.
Prefect of Shkodra region continues to closely monitor the situation in coordination with all local and central structures for emergency management. /e.i/r.e/a.f/p.s./
