Heavy rainfall overnight has caused flooding in several parts of Kosovo. Some municipalities are without drinking water and electricity, and many families have been evacuated.
According to the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute, due to continuous rainfall over the past few days, local flooding has occurred in several areas, particularly in western Kosovo (Gjakova, Junik, Deçan, Malishevë, Klinë) as well as central regions.
From January 3–5, significant rainfall in western Kosovo has notably increased water levels and river flows.
Acting Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Hysen Durmishi reported that authorities are on alert to manage the floods and are actively intervening to improve traffic and safety conditions.
The Regional Water Company “Mitrovica” announced disruptions in water supply due to increased turbidity in the Ibër-Lepenc canal. The company emphasized that water supply was interrupted to ensure public safety and drinking water quality.
“Our technical teams are on the ground, continuously monitoring the situation. Water supply will resume immediately after turbidity levels normalize and safe distribution conditions are restored,” the company stated on Tuesday morning.
Affected areas include Fushë-Kosova, Drenas, Obiliq, and parts of the “Kalabria” neighborhood in Prishtina. Additional supply reductions are expected in other areas of the capital.
KEDS (Kosovo Energy Corporation) also announced temporary electricity outages in Drenas, Malishevë, and Rahovec due to heavy rain and the resulting risk at the Drenas 220/10 kV substation.
The Municipality of Drenas urged citizens to exercise caution as heavy rains caused flooding along the Drenica River. Many families have been evacuated. Water has entered homes and businesses, and some road sections have become impassable.
In Gjakova, water levels in certain areas have reached house windows, and in some cases, water has entered homes. Several families have been evacuated with assistance from local firefighters.
