Floods, Minister Xhaçka in Darëzezë, Fier: Measures have been taken, the situation is under control
- Published: Sunday, 03 December 2017 19:23
In the early hours of the morning, the Defense Minister Olta Xhacka, accompanied by the head of the Municipality Fier, Armando Subashi, was in Darëzezë, Fier, closely monitoring the hydropower situation after the heavy rains.
Given the serious situation created by the destruction of the Vjosa River embankment, after two o'clock in the morning of Sunday, Minister Xhaçka is headed for Darëzezë, where the situation is critical but under control as there have been taken all the necessary measures to secure the residents.
The severe situation created in the country, mainly in some areas due to the heavy rainfalls in the last 24 hours, has led to Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania to be engaged at maximum.
The Defense Minister Olta Xhacca and the United States Ambassador Donald Lu visited the operating room of the Armed Forces Joint Operational Center (JOC) a few minutes ago where they were acquainted with the current situation after the deterioration of the weather in the country.
What we experienced was a difficult but a totally manageable night. To the unusual situation due to rainfall, the Armed Forces and the entire state structure have responded with the utmost commitment to cope with the situation.
Three days ago, the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, now subordinate to the Ministry of Defense, through a formal letter has specifically requested that all district prefects, city mayors, heads of central regional and local institutions take urgent measures to cope with any emergency situation, as well as ensure conditions for normal community life.
