TIRANA, Jan 8 /ATA/ Heavy rainfall have persisted throughout the night in the country, with snow falling across the northern and southeastern areas, leading to disruptions in road traffic.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has announced that teams from the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH), OSHEE, and other subordinate units are still operating in the field, tackling reported issues despite the adverse weather conditions and low temperatures.
According to the official announcement, snowfall has been recorded in the northern region, including the following areas: Bajram Curri-Valbonë; Ura Bujan-Qafë Morinë; Bujan-Qafe Morinë (customs); Sopot-Kerrnaj; Qafe Mejdan – Tropojë-Buçaj; Bulqizë; Qafë Bualli-Peshkopi; Peshkopi-Maqellarë; Hani i Hotit-Dogana Vermosh; Kukës-Shishtavec; Kukës-Bushtricë; Bajram Curri-Valbonë; Pukë-Fushë Arrëz; Bogë-Theth; Qafë Mali-Fushë Dukagjin.
In the central region: Surrel Qafë Priskë-Qafë Mollë; Elbasan-Gjinar; Ibë-Kërrabë-Elbasan.
In the southern region: Llogara; Qafë Thanë; Korçë-Voskopojë; Boboshticë-Dardhë; Korçë-Ersekë; Ersekë-Leskovik.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) reports that all roads are open and traffic is moving smoothly. However, drivers are recommended to use winter tires and chains in mountainous regions.
Regarding the electricity supply, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) reports that 27 feeders are currently out of service, mainly in the Durrës region, due to the presence of water in the power cabins. The 6kV line supplying the Synej (Kavajë) Pumping Station has broken down, and efforts are underway to repair the line. Meanwhile, all 35kV lines, substations, and feeders supplying power to the pumping stations are fully operational.
As for the transmission network, all 400kV, 220kV, and 110kV lines are operating normally, and all line and substation crews are on standby.
Meanwhile, the natural inflows in the Drin cascade are as follows: HPP Fierzë 2100 m³/s; HPP Koman 700 m³/s; HPP Vau i Dejës 200 m³/s.
Water Supply
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) indicates that the Berat region is experiencing challenges due to ongoing and heavy rainfall. The station in the Dimal area has been flooded, but the pumps have been safeguarded and monitored throughout the night. At present, the water supply is functioning normally, and the sewage system remains operational.
In the Fier region, currently, only one of the four new wells that were in operation is still functional. Efforts are underway to reinforce the embankment at the Kafaraj central pumping station. The situation is being monitored, and the responsible teams are on full alert.
In Vlora, two substations have been flooded, specifically in Novoselë and Trevllazër. The situation in other regions is normal and under control, with no issues reported in the potable water supply or sewage system.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) informs that operations at the Port of Durrës are running smoothly, with scheduled activities taking place across all main port areas. Ferry services are operating as planned, with no disruptions.
At the Port of Vlora, both passenger and vehicle movements are proceeding normally. However, small vessels are not allowed to set sail. In the Port of Saranda, the route to Corfu has been suspended due to rough sea conditions.
Operations at “Nënë Tereza” Airport have continued normally.
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