“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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