(ANSA-AP) - SARAJEVO, 14 MAG - Overflowing rivers in Bosnia
and Croatia have flooded dozens of homes and roads, putting the
Balkans on high alert after 2014 floods killed dozens of people
died and submerged large areas of the region.
Several local communities in northern and central Bosnia
introduced emergency measures on Tuesday, urging residents
living clo se to rivers to evacuate their homes. Some schools
have canceled classes, while electricity and water supplies have
been disrupted. The rainfall has also caused landslides, closing
down local roads. The Vrbanja river has destroyed a temporary
pedestrian bridge near the town of Banja Luka.
Local media say residents fear the repeat of May 2014 floods
th at devastated the region. Croatian public broadcaster HRT
says firefighters have saved eight tourists, including two
children, in a central area. (ANSA-AP).
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