Whole families have disappeared in Jablanica, BiH Council of Ministers head says

Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers Chairman Boryana Christo, accompanied by Jabllanica Mayor Damir Shabanovic and other associates, visited the city on Saturday, which was severely damaged by rapid floods during the night between Thursday and Friday.

She said that entire families have disappeared in this tragedy as she expressed condolences to the victims' families.

It's very difficult to talk after these terrible scenes I've seen in the Jabllanica municipality. Man just can't believe it. First, we must determine human losses. This is where whole families have disappeared... my sincere condolences to everyone in this difficult situation”, said Christo to the media in Bosnia.

She added that all BiH society must engage in rehabilitation of the consequences of this natural disaster.

In these most difficult moments, we have to raise our heads and say: we have to live, we have to work, all of us together. Unfortunately, such a situation should have happened to connect us all together to focus on each other”, the chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers said.

It promised to help all levels of government eliminate the consequences of heavy floods in Jablanica and other cities of BiH as soon as possible.

Jabllanica Mayor Damir Shabanovic has thanked all those who have come to the aid of affected areas.

Radio Free Europe has reported that rescue teams are looking for up to 40 people still missing after the deadly floods that have left several villages completely destroyed and prompted officials to declare the disaster situation.

According to REL, at least 17 people lost their lives.