Floods in Shkodra region/ Situation to be updated

2026-01-15 09:19:00, Aktualitet CNA

The Shkodra Prefecture has announced that the situation from floods and rainfall in the municipalities of this region is improving.

It is reported that in the administrative units of Dajç and Obot, the water level is decreasing, while movement is currently carried out only by vehicles with high passability and no longer by boats.

In the territory of the municipalities of Vau Dejës, Malësi e Madhe, Pukë and Fushë Arrëz, the situation appears stable and under control, while no problems or emergency situations are reported.

Announcement of the Shkodra Prefecture:

The situation in the territory of Shkodra District, date 15.01.2026

Following the continuous monitoring of the situation in the territory of the Shkodra District, based on the information reported by the municipalities and responsible institutions, we inform you that the civil emergency situation appears generally calm and improving at the district level.

In the Municipality of Shkodra, preliminary data show a significant improvement in the situation. The levels of the Drin and Buna rivers have decreased by about 20 cm. In the administrative units of Dajç and Obot, the water level is decreasing, while movement is currently carried out only by high-pass vehicles and no longer by boats. The responsible structures continue continuous monitoring in the field.

In the territory of the municipality of Vau i Dejës, Malësi e Madhe, Pukë and Fushë Arrëz, the situation appears stable and under control. No problems or emergency situations are reported. The responsible structures continue continuous monitoring.

According to data administered by the Lezha Irrigation and Drainage Directorate, water levels at monitoring points continue to be below critical quotas, and are presented as follows:

- Buna River, old Pazar bridge: 8.40 m

- Drin River, Bahçalek bridge: 7.80 m

- Buna River, Dajç: 6.30 m

The Velipoja dams continue to operate normally at the -1.90 m level and operate at full capacity, guaranteeing flow management. From field verifications, the embankments and works of art do not present any problems and operate under normal conditions.

Vau Dejes Military Department No. 1010

The Northern Infantry Division has continued the support and monitoring operation in the village of Obot, Ana e Malit Administrative Unit, where 15 forces and 2 high-traffic vehicles have been engaged.

DRV Shkodra

According to information received from road maintenance contractors administered by DRV Shkodra, no problems with road traffic have been reported so far.

On the Qafë Mali–Fierzë and K/Hadroj–Qafë Bënës axes, the use of winter tires and/or chains is recommended, in accordance with weather conditions and safety standards.

The situation is being continuously monitored by DRV Shkodër in cooperation with maintenance contractors.

The Institution of the Prefect of Shkodra District continues to coordinate and monitor the situation in cooperation with all responsible institutions, prioritizing the safety of citizens. / CNA