The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo (IHMK) has released a report detailing river levels across the country following heavy rainfall that caused flooding in several municipalities. Between Monday and Tuesday, Kosovo received an average of 43 mm of rainfall per square meter, according to IHMK data.
The report highlights the most affected river basins:
- White Drin (Drini i Bardhë): 76.2 mm
- Ibër/Ibri: 27.8 mm
- Morava e Binçës: 19.9 mm
- Lepenc: 47.9 mm
IHMK notes that most rivers, especially in western and central Kosovo, experienced rising water levels, with some sections overflowing and causing localized flooding.
“The most critical situations are observed along the rivers: White Drin, Erenik, Bistrica of Deçan, Toplluha, Klina, Mirusha, Drenica, and Istog. Rivers in the eastern and southern regions, such as Ibër, Sitnica, Morava e Binçës, Lepenc, and Nerodimja, show only minor increases and currently do not pose a risk,” the report states.
The institute warns that additional rainfall is expected today and tomorrow, which could worsen the flooding situation.
The Emergency Management Agency has identified the most affected areas as:
Fushë Kosova, Drenas, Malisheva, Rahovec, Klina, Mitrovica, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, and Gjakova, where floods have impacted yards, basements, and specific road sections.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge residents in flood-prone areas to take precautions and remain alert.
