TIRANA, January 8 /ATA/ The bad weather of heavy rain has caused problems in various regions of the country.
During the last few hours, there has been an increase in river levels in several regions of the country, which has created serious problems, mainly flooding of agricultural lands and homes, landslides, infrastructure damage and blocking if of the roads.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the most problematic situation is in the regions of Shkodra, Lezha, Durrës, Fier, Berat and Gjirokastra, while in other regions the situation is under monitoring or without danger.
Civil Protection structures and the Armed Forces, under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency, are engaged on the ground to cope with the emergency, evacuate residents, where necessary and minimize damage.
Thus, there is an increase in the water level in the village of Obot, Shkodra while there is about 60 cm of water along the main road. There is also an increase in the areas of agricultural land under water. 15 houses are surrounded by water in Vau e Dejës. In some villages of Malësia e Madhe the roads are blocked with water. While in the municipality of Fushë-Arrëz there have been landslides and rock fall.
In Lezha region, about 3000 ha of agricultural land are under water. Two families have been evacuated, one in the village of Shëngjin Island and one in the village of Kakarić. About 100 houses are surrounded by water, mainly in the municipal units of Dajç, Babullojë, Balldren and Shënkoll. There are also landslides in the villages of Torovicë and Tresh. There is work underway to close the cracks along embankment on the Droje River, in the village of Dukagjin.
In Durrës region, the situation is improving, but work is underway to remove water from about 800 homes and buildings, especially the former Kënetëa area, Shkozet and Nish Tulla. Damage evaluation teams are on the ground, continuing to identify and document cases. 250 people are sheltered in the Army Rest Home, Durrës and 55 people are sheltered in the Convalescent Home of the Ministry of Interior. Some city roads remain blocked due to the high water level.
In Gjirokastra region, as a result of heavy rainfall, there have been landslides on Tepelena-Gjirokastra road, where traffic is limited. The work is underway to restore power in several mountainous areas. There is a high level of the Vjosa River in Memaliaj and Përmet.
In Berat region, about 95 hectares of agricultural land are under water. There has been reported an increase in the level of the Osum River.
In Fier region, about 200 hectares of agricultural land are flooded. There is water in 27 homes in several villages.
Minister of Defense said that there have been no serious problems in the other regions. /m.m/a.f/p.s./
