Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks

Loading the video No Comment Video. Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/10/2026 - 0:07 GMT+2 Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow. In southern Albania, the Vjosa River burst its banks near Novosela, in the Vlorë region, prompting evacuation orders. Rescue teams used inflatable boats to reach residents trapped by rising water, including two elderly people whose home was flooded to a depth of around 1.5 metres. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT At least one person has died in Albania. A 54-year-old man was found dead in an irrigation canal in Durrës after being swept away by floodwaters. Emergency services were working to clear water from around 800 buildings, while some 300 people had been given temporary shelter. In neighbouring Montenegro, the Zeta River flooded residential areas in Danilovgrad, affecting around 30 homes and several nearby villages. Near Podgorica, soldiers and engineers built a temporary pontoon bridge to replace a crossing destroyed by a torrent. Excavators also cleared drainage channels as emergency crews worked to restore transport links. The floods followed days of severe winter weather across the Balkans. Parts of Albania recorded more than 100 millimetres of rain in 24 hours, while authorities warned that further snowfall and icy conditions could bring more disruption. Albania Montenegro Floods Extreme weather Heavy rains evacuation Top stories Now playing Next Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks Now playing Next Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears Now playing Next Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack Now playing Next Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku Now playing Next Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East Now playing Next Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Now playing Next Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Now playing Next Inside Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO In partnership with MDQ Now playing Next 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal Now playing Next Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies Now playing Next Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in Paris Now playing Next Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US during Lisbon visit Now playing Next French students clash with police as school protests continue Now playing Next Experts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide and in Ukraine ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout No Comment Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal No Comment Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka No Comment Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party Focus Turkmenistan marks 35 years of independence with an eye on the future Culture news Michael Jackson memorabilia including iconic Thriller jacket to go under the hammer Europe News EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case Business Series From oil to renewables: this country's energy giant looks beyond its borders Tech News Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Art Pink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s culture Europe News Fresh day of student protests across France as rally planned in Paris Culture news Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature ADVERTISEMENT Tech News Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automation World News “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Food and Drink This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas Europe News At least 30 killed and 18 injured after Russian strike hits two buses in Donetsk World News Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking Europe News Only a third of EU counter-drone programmes will deliver by 2030, leaked report warns Europe News UK PM Burnham in Berlin: Russian threats and EU ties top agenda in first Germany visit World News Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT