The National Operational Center of Civil Emergencies in the Civil Protection Agency has informed that the situation created as a result of the rainfall in the country has improved especially in the two most problematic districts, Shkoder and Lezha.

The water has been withdrawn from the national road, to the new bridge of Bahçalek and near the Arch of Berdica, allowing the free circulation of vehicles.

There is water in about 4356 ha of surface, where the withdrawal is slower, but the situation is being carefully monitored.

The Armed and Civil Emergency Forces have assisted in the evacuation of around 318 residents in the Shkodra district, who have taken shelter in dormitories or near their relatives.

Also, 57 heads of cattle were evacuated.

There is a significant improvement in the situation in Lezha, but the following hours remain critical again, based on weather forecasts for increased rainfall.

In Lezha Municipality, the most affected areas are the Dajc, Blinisht, Balldren units, where work is being done to remove water from 24 apartments.

The situation regarding the level of the rivers, especially the Drin, Gjader and Erzen rivers, is also being monitored.

The situation in Durres, Kukes, Diber is normalized.

The Armed Forces are on full alert for every need of the residents of these areas and will remain on the ground even during the night hours.