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Flash floods, landslides hit parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16

by admineconai October 6, 2024
written by admineconai October 6, 2024
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At least 16 people have been confirmed killed while rescue teams continue to search for survivors after flash floods and landslides hit parts of Bosnia.

According to reports, construction machines worked to remove piles of rocks and debris covering the central town of Jablanica after the rainstorm early on Friday. Huge volumes of rain fell in the area around Jablanica and nearby Konjic, causing sudden flooding that inundated people’s homes as they were sleeping.

Surging waters also triggered landslides that collapsed roads and hills, covering villages in mud and cutting off entire areas. Bosnian media are reporting that rocks from a nearby quarry fell on the village of Donja Jablanica, burying houses.

Alka Gusic, who is a resident of Donja Jablanica, lost her brother and his entire family while her own son is in hospital. Overnight on Friday, she said, a frightening rumble woke her up from her sleep.

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“I thought it was an earthquake,” said Gusic. She waited until morning to venture out. “I saw my brother’s son being pulled out. He was lying on the ground – it was obvious [he was dead].”

“God help us,” she cried. “I lost four of them, house destroyed completely, no one stayed alive, no one.”

At least 16 people are confirmed dead so far, including a baby, officials said, and at least 10 are still missing while dozens are injured.

Rescuers sealed off Jablanica, banning entry for outsiders while they carried out searches. Some houses were submerged up to their roofs, and, as the water withdrew, rescuers could be seen walking over piles of rubble left behind.

Near the town of Konjic that was also hit by the storm, officials said some villages remained cut off on Saturday.

“Kilometres of roads no longer exist, nearly all bridges have been destroyed,” Husein Hodzic from the local civil protection unit told regional N1 television. “There is no electricity, all power poles have been swept away. There are no phone lines.”

Story was adapted from the Guardian.

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