The Emergency Management Agency (AME) has released an updated report on the flood situation across Kosovo.
According to information received from Emergency Operational Centers 112, local emergency units (NJPZSH), municipal services (DSHPE), and citizen reports, the agency stated that flood conditions nationwide during the reporting period remain “mostly stable and manageable.”
With the reduction in rainfall intensity and the onset of snowfall, most regions have shown noticeable improvement, with water levels in rivers and streams gradually receding. No deaths have been reported. AME also noted that there are no indications of escalation in the situation.
Regional Overview:
1. Pristina Region
- Pristina: Flooding on “Rifat Berisha” street (Kodra e Diellit) and Hajvali village – “Brigada 153” street.
- Lipjan: Flooding in Smallush – “11 Qershori” street.
- Shtime: Flooding on Shtime–Reçak road.
- Graçanicë: Flooding at Motel “Villa Hilton” and near Prishtina Mall.
- Fushë Kosovë, Obiliq, Drenas, Podujevë: Calm, no interventions needed.
All interventions were carried out by NJPZSH, DSHPE, and municipal-contracted companies.
2. Prizren Region
- Prizren, Suharekë, Rahovec, Mamushë: No calls or interventions; roads passable.
- Malishevë: Two interventions for roads blocked by water.
- Dragash: One technical intervention in Rapçë village (blocked culvert).
3. Mitrovica Region
- Mitrovica: Family evacuated from the “Amina” complex by NJPZSH; situation now calm.
- Skenderaj & Vushtrri: No interventions required.
- KEK – Kosovo A Power Plant: Urgent intervention for high-capacity pumping requested and completed by NJPZSH.
4. Peja Region
- Pejë, Deçan, Klinë, Istog, Junik: Stable situation, no interventions needed.
- Traffic: Pejë–Rugovë segments have water on the road – extra caution advised; Pejë–Kullë passable with caution.
5. Gjakova Region
- Calm and stable; river water levels decreasing.
- One road blockage reported due to a landslide.
6. Gjilan Region
- Gjilan: Flooding on Kufcë road.
- Other municipalities (Ferizaj, Kamenicë, Viti, Kaçanik, Hani i Elezit, Shtërpcë, Artanë/Novobërdë, Kllokot, Partesh, Ranillug): No floods, calm conditions.
Specific Requests and Interventions:
- Urgent request from KEK for a high-capacity pumping operation at Kosovo A – completed by AME.
- No additional requests for assistance from municipalities between 22:00–08:00.
Situation Assessment:
- Situation is stable and manageable.
- Main risks remain:
- Snowfall,
- Ice on roads,
- Difficulties in traffic flow.
- No signs of escalation.
Institutional Readiness:
- AME Operational Center and responsible emergency and rescue structures remain on 24/7 alert, ready to monitor and respond immediately if needed.
