Kosovo Floods: Thousands Trapped as Rivers Swell
torrential rainfall has left parts of Kosovo in a state of emergency, with widespread flooding forcing thousands to take shelter in their homes. Emergency services are scrambling to rescue those stranded by the rising waters, which have also crippled water and electricity supplies across several municipalities.
Data from personal weather stations shows that the south-west region of the country recorded over 50mm of rain within just 24 hours, with some areas receiving even more - up to 80mm in the Malisheva municipality. This follows heavy rainfall that began on Saturday, which saw Junik and Gllogjan record 231.5mm and 151.6mm of rain respectively in the west of the country.
The floodwaters have caused landslips and further exacerbated the situation, leaving communities isolated and vulnerable to the elements. As a result, water supplies have been cut off in several areas, including Drenas, Malisheva, and Rahovec municipalities, where floodwater has entered electrical substations.
Meanwhile, across the Channel, Storm Goretti is bringing severe winds to England and France. The UK Met Office has issued a red warning for Cornwall and the Scilly Isles, with gusts reaching up to 100mph in some areas. Coastal flooding warnings have also been issued for north-western France, where storm surges of up to 1.5m are predicted.
As Storm Goretti continues its eastward trajectory into mainland Europe, severe winds will ease somewhat but blizzard conditions and significant snowfall are forecast across Germany and the Benelux region.
torrential rainfall has left parts of Kosovo in a state of emergency, with widespread flooding forcing thousands to take shelter in their homes. Emergency services are scrambling to rescue those stranded by the rising waters, which have also crippled water and electricity supplies across several municipalities.
Data from personal weather stations shows that the south-west region of the country recorded over 50mm of rain within just 24 hours, with some areas receiving even more - up to 80mm in the Malisheva municipality. This follows heavy rainfall that began on Saturday, which saw Junik and Gllogjan record 231.5mm and 151.6mm of rain respectively in the west of the country.
The floodwaters have caused landslips and further exacerbated the situation, leaving communities isolated and vulnerable to the elements. As a result, water supplies have been cut off in several areas, including Drenas, Malisheva, and Rahovec municipalities, where floodwater has entered electrical substations.
Meanwhile, across the Channel, Storm Goretti is bringing severe winds to England and France. The UK Met Office has issued a red warning for Cornwall and the Scilly Isles, with gusts reaching up to 100mph in some areas. Coastal flooding warnings have also been issued for north-western France, where storm surges of up to 1.5m are predicted.
As Storm Goretti continues its eastward trajectory into mainland Europe, severe winds will ease somewhat but blizzard conditions and significant snowfall are forecast across Germany and the Benelux region.
it's like the weather decided to have a wild day and just went haywire. and then there's storm goretti across the channel, no wonder they're getting slammed with winds and flooding too... 
at least the uk met office is being super clear about what's gonna happen. anyway, gotta feel for those people stuck in kosovo, hope they get the help they need ASAP 
, even though the sound was gettin all muffled by the rain. pretty cool, right? so yeah, floodin in kosovo is no joke... hope they get it sorted out 
i feel 4 them, it's so sad & scary at the same time 
how can sum1 predict when & where the floods will happen tho? 
u think its just bad luck or whats goin on with the weather that makes these events hapen? 
is every1 safe? 
and how they're really focusing on showcasing emerging artists from all over Europe... you know, I saw this amazing street art mural in Kreuzberg last month that totally caught my eye - it was so vibrant and colorful! 
I'm thinking of planning a trip there soon with some friends. Have you ever been to Germany? We should def go together and check out the film festival 
... I mean, imagine waking up to your home being underwater, with no electricity or water... it's like a real-life survival story! And then there's the aftermath - when the waters recede, you're left dealing with the mess and trauma of it all. It's like, we think we're in control of our lives, but Mother Nature's got other plans 
! This is just devastating, so many people affected by the floodwaters... I can only imagine how scary it must be for them 
. And to think the rain was just coming down all Saturday too, no wonder things got so bad. The pictures of that Malisheva municipality with over 80mm of rain are just horrific, water everywhere 
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... at least they're getting some warning for it, but I feel for those people who have to deal with the aftermath. Blizzard conditions and snowfall? Yikes 
! Hope everyone stays safe through all this weather chaos 
. Just when you think it's not your turn for bad weather... 
Thousands of people stuck in their homes because of these crazy floods! I mean, 50mm of rain in just one day is insane... how's that even possible? 
100mph gusts and blizzard conditions? That's wild! I love how the news is covering both situations at once. It's like they're saying, "Hey, let's talk about the floods in Kosovo while also warning you about a massive storm brewing across the continent." 
. I mean, 80mm of rain in just one day? That's insane! 
. Can't believe they're still havin' water cuts off in some places too... like, isn't that basic? 
At least it's not as bad as some other natural disasters we've seen recently, but still... just so many ppl affected by this one storm 
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and I'm just over here like "what even is Storm Goretti?" 
. I hope everyone stays safe and dry! 
The weather forecast is always so unpredictable, it's like trying to guess what your future will hold 
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. Still, this is definitely something that'll be remembered for a long time.
️. You know, like The Day After Tomorrow or something like that 
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so seriously thousands of people are trapped and emergency services are struggling to reach them... the rain is insane here too, i checked the weather app on my phone and it said over 50mm in just 24 hours 
that's like, what's the point of even having a weather forecast if you're gonna get that much rain?! 
and now there are landslides and power cuts... it's like, nature is being super dramatic right now 
. I mean, I've seen storms on TV before, but this one sounds really intense. Storm Goretti in Europe too? That's crazy! 
. The data shows they got hit with over 50mm of rain in just 24 hours, that's insane! And now the floodwaters are causing landslips and isolating communities even further 
. I mean, I feel bad for everyone affected by these storms, but it just goes to show how unpredictable the weather can be around the world 
I mean, can you imagine being stuck in your own home with no electricity or water? It's like, totally a life lesson right there - our basic needs are just so easily taken away from us. Like, we think we're safe in our own homes, but nature can be super unpredictable, ya know?
I'm thinking of a mind map for this news... Kosovo floods are really bad, thousands trapped in their homes 
. Water & electricity supplies cut off in several areas 
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The south-west region got over 50mm in just 24 hours, that's insane! And now they're dealing with landslips and cut water supplies... it's like they're already living on borrowed time