Snow, stormy winds close schools, cut power and rip off roofs in the Balkans
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Stormy winds, rain, and snow caused school closures and power outages affecting thousands in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia, with wind speeds reaching up to 141 kph (87 mph) in northern Slovenia.
- Fallen trees blocked roads in Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia, where winds up to 120 kph (74 mph) damaged tram lines, roofs, and vehicles, prompting authorities to suspend classes and urge residents to stay indoors.
- Emergency crews worked overnight to clear debris, while traffic accidents increased in northwestern Croatia due to snowy and windy conditions, leading to road closures and restrictions on key motorways.
- In northwestern Bosnia, heavy snowfall caused road closures for heavy vehicles, power supply issues, and school suspensions, with alerts issued for potential river flooding in the coming days.
