IHMK warns floods during the coming days

Kosovo's Hydrometerological Institute has predicted sudden weather changes for today's afternoon.

The IHPC has said that today there is expected to be rainfall with average intensity to the highest in the western and northern part of Kosovo.

The clouds are expected to include the entire country tomorrow, the institute has predicted.

The institute has said that in the Dukagjini region, there may be endless flooding of rivers.

The Hydrometeorological Institute's full announcement: 

Starting today afternoon (Monday, date.16/01/2023) and tomorrow and
Posteon (April and Wednesday, 17-18/01/2023), is expected to have intense rainfall
Average up to high, which will be more focused on the western and northern part of the country, but during tomorrow they will include the entire country.

In Dukagjin (Gjakova, Junik, Decani, Peja, Istog, Prizren, Kline, Zubin Potok, etc) can
There are rapid floods of rivers, first those small with the character of streams that descend from higher mountain areas, with potential for collapse or landslides.

In urban areas, in these municipalities, problems can arise with localised floods, depending on the state of command systems, maintenance and cleaning of river nationals and sewers.

This situation is expected to affect the rise of levels and flows of major rivers, especially of the Drini White River system, especially its right branches, Ibri, etc.

Probability to overcome a 5-year period of return: 55 %

Probability to overcome a 20-year period of return: 6 %

This information, depending on the hydrological situation, will be updated by IHMK and will be
Any changes in flood risk forecasts are announced.

This information will be updated by IHMK as needed.