Heavy rainfalls aggravate the situation in Shkodra, the Armed Forces start evacuations

Published: Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:39

In recent days rainfalls have aggravated the situation in Shkodra. 1st Infantry Battalion has increased its presence on the ground to help the local population. Meanwhile, in Obot village, the Regional Support Battalion continues to help the population with their transportation every day using 7 boats.

Deputy Minister of Defense Petro Koçi, accompanied by the General Director of the National Agency of Civil Emergencies Haki Çako and the Prefect of the Region Majlinda Angoni are monitoring the situation in the flooded areas in the Municipality of Shkodra.

In Shkodra there is 5030 ha of flooded area, while there is also the presence of water in some houses in the neighborhoods of the city and Ana e Malit and Dajç.
The National Agency for Civil Protection in cooperation with the local government is monitoring the situation and coordinating the work to better cope with the situation caused.