According to the latest Bosnia Floods News, On Friday, October 4, 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced flash floods and landslides driven by rainfall that hit central and southern parts of the country. Donja Jablanica was hard-hit as rocks from a nearby quarry collapsed and cascaded into the village, crushing houses and cars.
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According to the latest Bosnia Floods News, early reports indicated that at least 21 people were confirmed dead with dozens more feared missing. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
Among the dead are families who were buried under rubble caused by landslides. In the village of Donja Jablanica, several families lost their homes and loved ones.
A pregnant woman lost her baby after being rescued and transferred to the hospital in Mostar. Her condition remains critical. At least dozens of others have been injured due to the floods, while the exact number of those missing remains unknown.
Rescue teams worked throughout the night in areas like Jablanica and Konjic, which were also severely impacted by the floods. Mountain Rescue Services are still searching for people trapped under the debris and rubble in several villages including those that are unreachable due to damaged infrastructure.
Heavy rains and harsh weather conditions initially hampered rescue efforts, but teams resumed their operations once the weather improved.
Construction machines are being used to remove large piles of rocks, mud and debris that have covered entire villages and roads.
Bosnia’s authorities declared a state of emergency, mobilizing rescue teams, volunteers and the army to assist with search and rescue operations. The town of Jablanica has been sealed off to outsiders as rescuers search through the debris.
Roads and train lines leading to the town have been blocked or destroyed. Members of the mountain rescue service and civil defense units have been working to search for survivors in villages that were cut off by the floods and landslides.
According to the latest Bosnia Floods News, at least 21 people have died in the floods and landslides. Rescuers continue to search for over 10 people who are still missing.
Along with the fatalities, dozens of people have been injured. Many have lost their homes and belongings to the floods with some families buried under landslides.
Several villages particularly near Konjic and Jablanica have been completely cut off. With no road access and communication lines down, rescuers have yet to assess the full extent of the damage in these areas.
The floods and landslides have destroyed infrastructure across the region. Roads have been swept away, bridges collapsed and entire stretches of railways have been severely damaged.
The main route between Sarajevo and Mostar, two of Bosnia’s major cities has been washed away particularly near Jablanica.
Rescuers have warned drivers to avoid these dangerous roads. Many affected areas are without electricity, as power poles were swept away by the floods.
Mobile phone signals have also been cut off, leaving people unable to communicate with the outside world.
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Local and national authorities have appealed for calm and asked citizens to avoid the most dangerous areas. Discussions are underway about postponing upcoming municipal elections in the hardest-hit regions.
Bosnia’s Central Election Commission has postponed local elections in the flooded areas, but voting will continue in other regions of the country as planned. A final decision will be made shortly.
Bosnia’s Mountain Rescue Service has been actively involved in the rescue efforts, while regional authorities have requested assistance from the army to aid in the recovery efforts.
A press conference by government officials was scheduled to provide updates on the ongoing crisis, as rescuers continued their search for the missing.
According to the latest Bosnia Floods News, the Bosnian Football Association postponed all matches due to the disaster, while Bosnia’s election commission delayed local elections in flood-affected municipalities. Elections proceeded in areas less impacted by the floods.
Officials report that villages in the region have been cut off with roads, bridges and power lines destroyed. Fojnica, another flood-affected town, saw residents waking up to rising water levels that swept away houses, cars and even domestic animals.
A resident recalled how his dog was carried away by the rushing waters. Neighboring countries like Croatia and Montenegro also experienced heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
In Croatia, the swollen Sava River threatened to overflow, while heavy winds disrupted traffic along the southern Adriatic coast.
Heavy rains and strong winds have also been reported in neighboring countries like Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. Croatia has issued flood warnings with roads closed and rivers like the Sava nearing dangerous levels.
Montenegro has also experienced severe flooding with roads washed away and several villages cut off. No fatalities have been reported in Montenegro.
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