TIRANA, January 10 – Severe weather with heavy rain and snow affected several areas of the country over recent days and caused problems in multiple counties.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of round-the-clock interventions carried out by state structures to assist affected residents.

Rama said work continued to address the situation created by the severe weather of recent days.

To respond to flooding, personnel of the Albanian Armed Forces deployed to affected areas and focused on protecting lives and limiting damage from emergency situations.

Authorities engaged more than 155 personnel, 37 vehicles, and 7 water pumps in the counties of Vlora, Fier, Durrës, and Gjirokastër, as well as in other areas where intervention proved necessary.

Teams also worked to clear road segments in mountainous areas where snowfall and ice created difficulties.

In coordination with the National Civil Protection Agency, central and local authorities continued field operations to ensure public safety and keep the situation under control.

Nationwide, officials recorded the presence of water in 1,587 homes, while authorities evacuated 339 people from 51 families.

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