TIRANA, Jan 10 /ATA/ The bad weather, with heavy rain and snowfall that has battered the country for several days, has caused roads to flood and landslip in several regions of the country.
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today highlights from the road-clearing and evacuation operations that are being carried out around the clock by state structures countrywide.
Meanwhile, the prime minister said that efforts are ongoing to address the situation caused by the severe weather of recent days.
During the severe flooding responses, Armed Forces personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to assist local communities, such as bolstering flood defenses, helping with evacuations, and supporting civil authorities
Currently, more than 155 personnel, 37 vehicles, and 7 motor pumps have been deployed in the regions of Vlorë, Fier, Durrës, and Gjirokastër, as well as in other areas where intervention has been necessary.
At the same time, efforts are underway to clear road networks in mountainous regions where snow and ice have caused disruptions.
Working alongside the National Civil Protection Agency, central and local authorities remain active on the ground to assist residents and maintain control of the situation.
So far, nationwide, 1,587 homes have been affected by flooding, while 339 people and 51 families have been evacuated.
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