Extreme spring weather, snow in the east, wind in Shkodra

Extreme spring weather, snow in the east, wind in Shkodra

A stormy wind and snow swept across Bulqiza today. Temperatures have decreased by a few degrees and the city has been rendered virtually paralyzed. 

The snow reached 10 centimeters within just a few minutes, causing the police to ask drivers to show extreme caution in the streets due to the frost and strong wind.

Although we are officially in the spring, bad weather with snowfall has covered the country's east.

In Kukes, the snowfall returned in the morning with high intensity, while the temperatures subtracted to minus 2 degrees. 

There is snow and ice presence on the National Road, but traffic continues to move normally, however police warn drivers to proceed with caution. 

Traffic has not been disrupted even in other roads which connect Kuksi with Hasi and Peshkopia with Puka.

The highway patrol police have set up roadblocks in some segments, while the contracting firms for the maintenance of roads have issued their vehicles in readiness.

The Kolsh - Qafe Shllak road requires the use of chains.

There have been interruptions with electricity in rural areas, but no emergencies reported.

In the county of Kukes, snow ranges from 5cm in the city to up to 50cm in the area of Valbona.

As of yesterday, the snowfall also returned in Dardha of Korca, reaching a thickness of a few centimeters, but without causing problems in the movement of people and vehicles.

EMISIONET