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Devastating Floods in Albania: Evacuations and Casualties Rise

1/8/2026

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Heavy rainfall in Albania caused severe flooding, including a man who drowned in Durres.
Emergency teams evacuated residents in Fier and Vlora as the Viosa River rose above 9 meters, while Kosovo and Bosnia faced winter disruptions.
A 55-year-old municipal worker missing since Tuesday was found dead in a drainage canal.
About 800 homes were cleared of water.
About 300 people are sheltered in army and police facilities.

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Story summary

Heavy rainfall in Albania caused severe flooding, including a man who drowned in Durres.
Emergency teams evacuated residents in Fier and Vlora as the Viosa River rose above 9 meters, while Kosovo and Bosnia faced winter disruptions.
A 55-year-old municipal worker missing since Tuesday was found dead in a drainage canal.
About 800 homes were cleared of water.
About 300 people are sheltered in army and police facilities.