TIRANA, January 7/ATA/ The Institute of Geosciences reported that today afternoon and on Thursday there is forecast heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides in some areas.
According to forecasts, in the regions of Shkodra, Dibra, Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan, Fier, Korça, Vlora and Gjirokastra, there may be floods of small mountain rivers and landslides.
In urban areas, in these regions may occur localized flooding problems, depending on the state of the sewerage.
According to the hydro-logical estimates of the Institute, as a result of the high-intensity rainfall over the past few days, which will continue until Thursday, there will be an increase in flows and levels in Mat, Ishëm, Erzen, Shkumbin rivers.
There will also be an increased risk of flooding today and tomorrow in the Vjosa River, the Drin-Buna River and Lake Shkodra.
The precipitation is expected to be accompanied by storms. In the North, East and Southeast of the country at altitudes above 500 m above the sea level, precipitation will be in the form of snow.
Regarding temperatures on Thursday, in the coastal area: 5 / 10 °C, in lowlands: 0 / 9 °C, in mountainous areas: -5 / 4 °C.
The wind is expected to blow lightly.
Authorities appeal to citizens to be cautious, avoid unnecessary movements in flooded areas and follow local emergency instructions. /gj.m/a.f/r.e/p.s./
