Floods in Tirana, Albania, November 2016. Photo: Ministria e Punëve të BrendshmeWarnings
On 06 November, Albania’s Meteorological Institute issued warnings for heavy rain that could lead to overflowing rivers, flooding and landslides from around midday 07 November. The situation was expected to worsen by 08 November, particularly for Shkodër, Kukës, Dibër, Lezhë, Tiranë, Durrës, Elbasan, Fier, Vlorë and Gjirokastër.
The Interior Ministry (Ministria e Punëve të Brendshme – MPB) ordered the establishment of several “Emergency Headquarters” across the country in response to the warnings ordered police, emergency and technical response teams to be on full alert. MPB also ordered all mayors and local representatives to take necessary precautions, and advised people in affected areas to keep unnecessary movements to a minimum, in particular unaccompanied children. Schools and colleges have been closed as a precaution.
Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri said on Tuesday that, although the situation is difficult due to the severe weather conditions, all institutions are in complete readiness to take any action to ensure the safety of the people in all parts of the country.
Serbia and Montenegro
Heavy rain has also fallen in parts of Montenegro and Serbia.
European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) reports that the municiplaities of Berane, Rožaje and Petnjica have been affected in Montenegro. Berane is the worst hit, with almost 400 people evacuated from their homes. ECHO added that in Rožaje and Petnjica, the rivers Ibar and Popca respectively overflowed but the situation remains stable.
In Serbia, flooding has been reported in Sjenica, Novi Pazar, and Prokuplje, after rivers overflowed there. Local media say that the situation in Prokuplje is most severe, after the Toplica river caused severe flooding.
Rainfall
WMO figures for 24 Hour period, 07 to 08 November 2016
Albania
Gjirokastra – 108 mm
Shkodra – 68 mm
Serbia
Kopaonik 67.5 mm
Krusevac 56 mm
Nis – 62 mm
Sjenica – 50.8 mm
Montenegro
Tivat – 56 mm
Podgorica-Grad – 54 mm
Bar – 55 mm
Niksic – 72 mm
Podgorica/Golubovci – 68 mm
WMO figures for 24 Hour period, 08 to 09 November 2016
Albania
Tirana La Praka – 104 mm
Kukes – 58.1 mm
Serbia
Leskovac – 67.6 mm
Vranje – 69.5 mm
Leskovac – 67.6 mm
Vranj – 69.5 mm
Flood Summary
Last updated: November 10, 2016
Event
Albania, Montenegro and Serbia, November 2016
Type
Flash flood, Inland flood, River flood
Locations
A – Tirana (Albania)
B – Dibër (Albania)
C – Fushë-Krujë (Albania)
D – Rrëshen (Albania)
E – Ujmisht (Albania)
F – Berane (Montenegro)
G – Rožaje (Montenegro)
H – Petnjica (Montenegro)
Magnitude
Rainfall level
104 mm in 24 hours
Tirana La Praka, Albania – November 8 to November 9, 2016
Rainfall level
108 mm in 24 hours
Gjirokastra – November 7 to November 8, 2016
Rainfall level
72 mm in 24 hours
Niksic, Montenegro – November 7 to November 8, 2016
Damages
Evacuated
400 people
Berane, Montenegro – November 7 to November 9, 2016
Fatalities
2 people
Albania – November 8 to November 9, 2016
Evacuated
600 people
Albania – November 7 to November 9, 2016
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Publish date : 2016-11-09 08:00:00
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