Heavy rainfall from January 3 to January 5, 2026, has caused a significant rise in water levels in western Kosovo, particularly in the White Drin river basin.
The Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute has announced that rivers originating from the Albanian Alps—including the Erenik, Peja Bistrica, Deçan Bistrica, and the Istog River—have recorded a sharp increase in water flow, raising the risk of overflow in several areas.
According to official data, the highest amounts of rainfall were recorded in Junik with 231.5 millimeters, Gllogjan with 151.6 millimeters, Kuqishtë with 130.4 millimeters, and Radoniq with 124.7 millimeters. Meanwhile, the water level of the Erenik River in Gjakova reached 3.4 meters, one of the highest levels measured during this period.
Authorities have urged citizens living near riverbanks in the western part of the country to exercise increased caution and to closely follow official announcements, emphasizing that the situation requires continuous monitoring.
