The Acting Minister of Environment and Infrastructure, Hysen Durmishi, has provided an update on the state of roads across Kosovo following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
In a statement published on Facebook, Durmishi said that rain and snowfall have caused water accumulation and landslides in several road segments, but authorities have responded using all available capacities to ensure traffic flow remains as normal as possible.
“Rainfall and snowfall have led to water buildup and landslides in certain road sections. We have reacted with all our capacities to remove obstacles and ensure traffic circulates as normally as possible,” Durmishi wrote.
He noted that the Prishtina–Ferizaj road remains blocked, due to a large volume of water accumulated on the roadway, which he said was caused by illegal connections to stormwater drainage systems.
Durmishi also warned that snowfall has begun following the rain, and that nighttime temperatures are expected to fall below zero, potentially leading to icy road conditions.
“Our teams are engaged in clearing all roads under our responsibility,” he stated, adding that the ministry remains fully prepared to assist local institutions wherever needed.
The minister urged citizens to drive with increased caution and to adjust their driving to current road conditions.
