Severe storms wreak havoc in Balkans: Montenegro faces fatalities
Severe storms have been hitting the Balkans since Monday, July 1. Unfortunately, the damage is enormous and there are also fatalities.
11:04 AM EDT, July 3, 2024
The storms in the Balkans are accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds. They have already caused significant damage in Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The severe storm reached Montenegro early Tuesday morning, July 2, and immediately led to a tragedy.
Tragedy in Montenegro
According to local media, fallen trees have damaged dozens, if not hundreds, of cars. In some parts of the country, there is no electricity, and many streets in Podgorica are flooded. The country's authorities have urged drivers to stay at home.
Montenegrin Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs Filip Radulović announced financial assistance from the government for those whose property was destroyed.
In the port city of Bar, the losses are enormous. The wind destroyed several vessels, loading bridges, and cranes.
Fatalities during the storm
Unfortunately, two people died during the weather breakdown in Montenegro. One was crushed by a wind-toppled crane they were working on, and the other died after being struck by lightning, according to Montenegrin police.
