At least 13 people have been killed in the Jablanica area due to flash floods and landslides.
Tragedy struck Bosnia and Herzegovina as flash floods and landslides claimed the lives of at least 13 people in the Jablanica area, with dozens more injured and missing. Rescue teams are tirelessly searching through rubble to find survivors amidst the devastation.
The spokesperson for the government of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Darko Juka, revealed the grim news at a press conference, confirming the heartbreaking death toll in the region. The rapid and unexpected nature of the floods and landslides left many residents in shock, with villages still inaccessible to aid workers.
On the ground, Al Jazeera’s Arduana Pribinja reported the scenes of desolation, with homes buried under rubble, families torn apart, and public anger rising as questions about potential human factors behind the tragedy emerge. The country’s efforts have been further disrupted by extreme weather attributed to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for climate action.
As Bosnia mourns the lives lost and braces for the impact of the disaster, solidarity and support from the international community are crucial in rebuilding and safeguarding against future catastrophes.