TIRANA, January 8 – Heavy rain continued across much of Albania today. Snowfall persisted in northern and southeastern regions. Several areas faced local difficulties for road traffic.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy reported that national road crews, electricity teams, and other field units remained on duty all day. Workers intervened promptly wherever issues appeared, despite severe weather and low temperatures.

Snow affected key roads in the north, including Bajram Curri–Valbonë, Bujan–Qafë Morinë, and Peshkopi–Maqellarë. Central axes such as Surrel–Qafë Priskë–Qafë Mollë and Elbasan–Gjinar also saw snow. Southern roads including Llogara, Qafë Thanë, and Korçë–Voskopojë were impacted. Authorities confirmed all national roads remained open. Drivers must use winter tires and chains in mountainous zones.

Several electricity lines stopped working, mainly around Durrës, due to water infiltration in cabins. Crews repaired a line supplying the Kavaja pumping station. High-voltage lines and substations remained operational. Emergency teams stayed on alert.

Hydropower production continued under high river inflows. Drin cascade levels rose at Fierza, Koman, and Vau i Dejës. Authorities monitored the situation closely.

Water supply faced challenges in three counties. In Berat, flooding hit a station in Dimal, but residents still received water. In Fier, only one of four new wells operated. Crews reinforced embankments at the Kafaraj pumping station. In Vlora, two substations flooded in Novosela and Trevllazër. Other areas kept normal service.

Port activity continued in Durrës. Ferries ran on schedule. Small vessels stayed banned in Vlora because of rough seas. Sarandë’s ferry line to Corfu also remained suspended.

Tirana International Airport, “Mother Teresa” operated normally. Flights faced no weather disruptions.

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