06 November 2019
05.11.2019 - The Hydrology Sector of the Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo has announced the possibility of floods due to heavy rainfall that will affect the country in the coming days.
The announcement states, among other things: Rainfall that began on 05/11/2019, initially in the western part, during the afternoon hours covered most of the country but with lower intensity.
Starting from today, 06/11/2019, initially in the western part of Kosovo (the Albanian Alps area), rainfall continued with low to moderate intensity, which during the day will also cover the northern and northwestern parts of the country.
Meanwhile, starting from 07/11/2019, rainfall will cover most of Kosovo, with higher intensity in Dukagjin.
Flash floods may occur from some rivers/streams, mainly of a mountainous character. While field flooding from rivers may occur in some of their segments, during the following hours and days.
This situation may cause difficulties in road traffic, with the possibility of landslides as well as urban flooding in some areas.
Rainfall is expected to stop during the afternoon hours of 08/11/2019.
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