“Despite extreme low temperatures, the civil protection and emergency crews, in collaboration with the local communities, have worked to make sure that citizens are safe amid severe weather conditions,” Peleshi said.

“According to the information provided by the civil emergency crews, certain road segments in the north-eastern region of Diber are passable with snow chains only, the Arberi Road bypass in particular. Driver should use winter tiers and snow chains when driving along several other roads in other in the country’s north and southeastern parts,” Defence Mnister said.

“Work is underway to clear snow along road linking Boge and Qafë Thore – Theth, where night temperatures drop as low as 18°C below zero,” Peleshi added, warning that cold winter temperatures will continue in the coming days and urging citizens to heed the authorities’ advices.

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“All emergency crews, central and local government authorities are ready to react and response in advance to keep situation under control amid potential heavy rainfall and flooding event,” Defence Minister told reporters during a visit to the south-eastern city of Korça.

Peleshi said that water level at the Fierza Lake on the Drin River cascade currently stands almost 25 meters below the critical level.

He said that torrential rain could sweep across the country’s south-west and can cause Vjosa River to overflow its banks.

“However, most importantly, all crews subordinate to the National Agency of Civil Protection are ready to act together with troops to make sure that citizens are safe in the event of a floods,” Defence Minister said.

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