NORTHERN MACEDONIA FLOODED: Emergency interventions in several regions, drama in sight
In the Kumanovo region, in the municipality of Lipkovo, the Slupčanka river overflowed its banks in the village of OPAE, affecting part of the populated area.
TL;DR
- Flooding and river overflows reported in Skopje, Kumanovo, Tetovo, and Gostivar regions due to heavy rainfall.
- Villages in Skopje region (Buković, Semenište) and Kumanovo region (Opae, Orizare) are affected by river overflows.
- Agricultural lands are flooded in Kumanovo and Forino.
- Landslides occurred on Tetovo region roads, with one route closed and another reopened.
- Flooded houses, basements, and business premises reported in Gostivar region.
- People were rescued from a flooded building in Belovište.
- The Vardar River overflowed in Forino, posing a risk to nearby houses.
- Emergency crews are working in challenging conditions with limited technical means.
- Power and water supply remain stable across the country.
- The situation in Ohrid is stable with no reported floods.