In Bosnia and Herzegovina, at least 16 people have lost their lives due to devastating floods caused by torrential rain and landslides. The municipality of Jablanica was severely affected, with roads and bridges destroyed, leaving many residents stranded. A search for missing individuals is still ongoing.
The Bosnian presidency has requested military assistance for the Jablanica area, where rescue operations are underway. Houses have been destroyed, reminiscent of the country’s worst flooding in 2014. The government has allocated funds for recovery efforts and declared a state of natural disaster in affected areas.
Neighboring countries, Croatia and Serbia, have offered assistance in rescue operations. Civil Defence authorities are facing challenges due to blocked roads, hampering their search for missing individuals. The situation remains critical, with more rains expected to worsen conditions.
These floods come after a summer drought, highlighting the extreme weather changes attributed to climate change. Neighboring countries have issued severe weather warnings, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address the escalating crisis.