Many bridges have collapsed due to floods in Gjakova, while there are over 80 people who have been evacuated due to floods. Over 70 people are still staying at Gjakova Airport, while 15 others are staying with their relatives. Director for Protection and Rescue, Vehat Hoxhaj talks for KosovaPress about the situation in the municipality of Gjakova, while adding that after the rains on Sunday, several bridges have collapsed.
Hoxhaj says that they are working 24 hours to be in protection of the citizens. For KosovaPress, he also mentions the cases of some family members who have houses near the river Krena and near the bed of the river Llukac, for which he says that they were the most endangered parts. Among other things, Vehat Hoxhaj for KosovaPress emphasized that firefighters are working with outdated protection equipment. He urges institutions to consider their demands, as they are working in difficult conditions.
