Bad weather week/ Ministry of Defense: In addition to rain, snow and frost in some areas, measures to be taken

2025-11-16 21:32:00, Aktualitet CNA

Bad weather week/ Ministry of Defense: In addition to rain, snow and frost in

The bad weather situation predicted for next week is expected to bring intense rainfall to all regions of the country.

The Ministry of Defense announces that in addition to rain, snowfall and frost are also expected in some areas.

It is also suggested that administrative units take preventive measures and be fully prepared for citizens.

Announcement:

According to updated information from the Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) and the Military Meteorological Service (SHMU), during the week, high-intensity precipitation is expected in all regions of the country, accompanied by storms and in certain areas with snowfall. On Monday, November 17, 2025, moderate to locally intense precipitation is expected in the regions of Shkodër, Lezhë and Vlorë.

In the regions of Kukës, Dibër, Durrës, Tirana and Gjirokastër, rainfall will be light to moderate, accompanied by thunderstorms. In other regions, light rainfall is expected. The intensity is expected to increase in the afternoon. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, rainfall will increase throughout the territory.

* The regions of Shkodër, Kukës, Vlorë and Gjirokastër will experience intense to locally very intense rainfall.

* Intense rainfall is expected in Lezha.

* In the Dibër, Durrës and Tirana regions, precipitation will be moderate to locally intense.

* Light to moderate rainfall is expected in other regions.

Rainfall will be accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the country. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, high-intensity rainfall is expected throughout the country. In the regions of Shkodër, Kukës, Vlorë and Gjirokastër, intense to locally very intense rainfall is expected, while in the other regions, moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, is expected.

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, a decrease in precipitation intensity is expected. In the regions of Shkodër, Vlorë and Gjirokastër, precipitation will be light to moderate, while in other regions it will be light.

Snowfall and frost

In areas above 400 m altitude in the North, East and Southeast, precipitation will be in the form of snow, creating the possibility of frost and difficulties in road traffic.

According to the latest hydrometeorological forecasts, in the Drin River basin the expected rainfall reaches up to:

* Diameter: 150–200 mm

* Koman – Vau i Dejës: up to 300 mm

The Ministry of Defense, through the National Civil Protection Agency, urges all local and central structures to take preventive measures and be fully prepared for immediate response. /CNA