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Early snowfall damages power lines and snarls traffic in Bosnia and Serbia
More than half a meter of snow fell in Western Balkans causing power outages and road closures, with emergency measures enacted in multiple municipalities, officials said.
- This week, substantial wet snowfall accumulated in the elevated and rugged regions of Serbia and Bosnia, leading to power outages and the closure of roads across the Western Balkans on Friday.
- The early snowfall followed a September with temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius, and several Serbian municipalities enacted emergency measures to handle snow-related disruptions.
- The snow downed power distribution lines and trees, leaving thousands without electricity and forcing road closures in Bosnia and parts of Serbia, while authorities urged caution and tire changes.
- Meteorologist Slobodan Sovilj noted that snowfall has already surpassed half a meter at higher elevations and may set new October records, while southwestern municipalities experienced outages of drinking water and telephone services.
- The snowfall’s impact led to emergency responses and warnings drivers to use winter tires, which become obligatory from November 1, signaling preparedness efforts amid extreme weather conditions.
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Early snowfall damages power lines and snarls traffic in Bosnia and Serbia
Early snowfall in the Western Balkans has left thousands without electricity and disrupted traffic. Heavy, wet snow fell this week in hilly and mountainous areas of Serbia and Bosnia, downing power lines and trees.
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Parts of Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina were hit by heavy snowfall today. Trees were falling under the weight of the snow, making road conditions quite challenging. Meteorologists are predicting more snowfall.
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