TIRANA, January 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said all operational units worked overnight to manage the rain. Teams continue clearing affected roads without interruption.

He explained that municipal crews, local civil protection, the Armed Forces, medical teams, and police stayed on alert. Contractor teams work around the clock with equipment and personnel to maintain road access on routes affected by rain, landslides, or snow.

Rama provided an update on affected routes. In the north, crews focus on Bajram Curri-Valbona, Ura Bujan-Qafa Morina, Sopot-Kerrnaj, Qafë Mejdan-Tropoja-Buçaj Bulqiza, Qafë Bualli-Peshkopi, Peshkopi-Maqellara, Hani i Hotit-Vermosh border crossing, Kukës-Shishtavec, Kukës-Bushtrica, Puka-Fushë Arrëz, Boga-Theth, and Qafë Mali-Fushë Dukagjin.

In the central region, teams monitor Surrel-Qafë Priska-Qafë Molla, Elbasan-Gjinar, and Iba-Kërraba-Elbasan. Southern routes such as Llogara, Qafë Thana, Korça-Voskopoja, Boboshtica-Dardha, Korça-Erseka, and Erseka-Leskovika also face snow.

The Prime Minister stressed that contractors stay in the field 24/7. They support municipal teams and clear roads continuously. He added that citizens should avoid unnecessary travel.

Rama highlighted that only essential trips are needed. This ensures safety and helps road maintenance teams work efficiently. He reminded drivers that winter tires are mandatory in mountain areas and where snow or ice occurs.

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