TIRANA, January 13 /ATA/ Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Fatmir Guri stated today that there has begun the assessment process of the damages in the flooded areas of the country.
Speaking to reporters, Guri stated that experts are on the ground, while adding that among the most affected areas are Shkodra, Lezha, Kurbini, Durrës, Berat, Vlora and Fier.
“The experts of the Ministry of Agriculture are on the ground and have been at the disposal of the municipalities and local authorities to carry out together the process of assessment of the problems and damages, as a result of the rainfall that fell in recent days in our country”, he emphasized.
According to the deputy minister, there was an abnormal situation due to the rainfall.
“The amount of rain that fell in a short time was equal to the several-month amount of rainfall that falls in these areas in normal years”, said Guri.
“We will continue to give priority to investments in irrigation and drainage, the same as we have done before. Furthermore, the elements that have been identified as challenging will be prioritized for investment support during 2026,” said Guri.
Guri also said that when the damage evaluation and analysis is completed, there will be determined the value of the damages. /j.p/p.s./
