{"id":82370,"date":"2026-01-17T15:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=82370"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T16:27:40","slug":"gjirokaster-geologists-call-for-investments-in-areas-at-risk-from-erosion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/gjirokaster-geologists-call-for-investments-in-areas-at-risk-from-erosion\/","title":{"rendered":"Gjirokast\u00ebr: Geologists Call for Investments in Areas at Risk from Erosion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Intense rainfall this winter has caused landslides of soil and inert materials in Gjirokast\u00ebr. Geological specialists are calling for the implementation of investments in areas affected by erosion in order to prevent risks to residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to take protective measures, which include the projects and investments required to protect ourselves from these natural phenomena. The focus should primarily be on continuous monitoring by environmental specialists, geologists, and construction engineers, so that action is not taken only after a disaster occurs or when we are on the verge of a natural catastrophe,\u201d said geologist specialist \u00c7ano Nora.<\/p>\n<p>Experts are also appealing for environmental protection measures, including preventing the dumping of urban waste into stream beds and expanding forested areas to reduce damage from flooding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo protect ourselves from these natural disasters, from rainfall like what occurred this year in Gjirokast\u00ebr, beyond keeping streams clean\u2014because streams are not trash bins where all kinds of waste can be dumped\u2014waste should not be thrown away, waters should be properly drained, and trees should not be cut,\u201d the geologist added.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy rainfall in recent days caused serious problems in Gjirokast\u00ebr, with many homes and businesses flooded and damaged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intense rainfall this winter has caused landslides of soil and inert materials in Gjirokast\u00ebr. 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