Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti has reacted to the emergency situation caused by heavy rainfall and flooding that affected several municipalities across Kosovo, stating that state institutions have been fully engaged in managing the crisis since the first hours.
According to Kurti, throughout the day, evening, and overnight, teams from agencies under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure were deployed on the ground to monitor the situation and intervene where necessary.
He emphasized that Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla and Infrastructure Minister Hysen Durmishi were personally present in the field, supporting municipal authorities and assisting in the evacuation of residents from high-risk areas.
Kurti also confirmed that Acting Minister of Local Government Administration Elbert Krasniqi remained in continuous communication with mayors of the most affected municipalities, ensuring coordination between central and local institutions.
Meanwhile, the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) kept its units on full operational readiness, cooperating closely with local emergency headquarters and providing assistance to both local and central authorities. Special attention was given to evacuation and sheltering operations in Gjakova, as well as to the protection of critical infrastructure, Kurti said.
Referring to reports from the Emergency Management Agency, the acting prime minister listed the municipalities affected by flooding:
Fushë Kosova, Lipjan, Obiliq, Drenas, Podujeva, Shtime, Graçanica, Prizren, Suhareka, Malisheva, Rahovec, Mamushë, Dragash, Mitrovica, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, Klinë, Istog, Junik, Deçan, and Peja.
Authorities remain on alert as assessments continue, while institutions have reiterated their commitment to ensuring public safety and minimizing damage caused by the floods.
