Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Floods and snow disrupt Balkans
There has been a lot of rain and snow in the Balkans, which is the area in the south-eastern part of Europe.
In Albania, a man sadly died in the floods, and many people had to be rescued from their homes.
The rivers rose very high, and the emergency teams are working hard to help everyone.
In other countries like Kosovo and Bosnia, there is a lot of snow, making it difficult for people to get around.
The weather is very cold, and more snow is expected soon.
Everyone is trying to stay safe and warm.
A man drowned in floods in Durres, Albania, with emergency teams evacuating dozens from flooded homes.
The Viosa River rose to over 9 meters, causing widespread flooding in southwestern Albania.
Around 300 people were sheltered in army and police facilities after being evacuated.
Kosovo and Bosnia experienced heavy snow, disrupting daily life and infrastructure.
Temperatures dropped to -14°C in Zagreb, Croatia, with more cold weather expected.
- Who
- Residents and emergency teams in Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Croatia
- What
- Floods and heavy snow disrupting daily life and infrastructure
- When
- Since Sunday, with ongoing evacuations and weather disruptions
- Where
- Albania (Durres, Fier, Vlora), Kosovo, Bosnia (Sarajevo), Croatia (Zagreb)
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and snow causing flooding, power cuts, and road closures
- Location
- Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia, Croatia
- Casualties
- 1 dead (Albania)
- Evacuations
- 300 people
- Affected Homes
- 800
- River Level
- Over 9 meters (Viosa River)
- Temperature
- -14°C (Zagreb)