Intense rain/ Balluku shows the situation for electricity, road axes, ports and airports

2023-11-08 16:29:00, Aktualitet CNA

Intense rain/ Balluku shows the situation for electricity, road axes, ports and

Deputy the prime minister, Belinda Balluku

Deputy the prime minister, Belinda Balluku, has made a reflection of the situation on the ground after the country has been engulfed by intense rains.

Regarding energy, she says that currently 18 feeders are out of order, where the Kavaja area is currently a problem.

Currently, traffic is running normally on all the country's road axes, despite the ongoing rain.

He also made a reflection of the situation regarding ports and airports.

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The territory of the country has been engulfed by intense rain for several hours. All the dependent structures of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy are in the field, in order to act in time against any problem that may appear. Referring to data from the field, the situation is presented as follows:

SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

Currently, there are 18 feeders out of order, where the Kavaja area is currently a problem. The High Voltage Brigades intervened in 15 35kV lines and substations, restoring energy to areas where problems appeared. The lines of Hidrovores and institutions of special importance are in full operation. In the power transmission lines and OST substations, the situation is calm and without problems. As a result of the rains, there has been an increase in flows in the Drin cascade, while measures have been taken to prevent discharges. The situation in the three hydropower plants is presented:

Fierze: Level 266.43 m; Flows 200 m3/s

Koman: Level 172.55 m; Flows 240 m3/s

Vau Dejës: Level 74.40 m; Flows 30 m3/s

ROAD ACCESSES

Currently, traffic is running normally on all the country's road axes, despite the ongoing rain. All work groups are in the field cleaning the axles from the fall of stones or inerts, to guarantee the continuity of the movement without problems.

WATER SUPPLY

In the Fier region, namely at the Kuta station, a problem has appeared with the electric motors of the pumps, where the team is working intensively to repair it as soon as possible. In other regions, the water supply situation, as well as the wastewater treatment plants, are in optimal conditions.

PORTS AND AIRPORTS

In the port of Durrës, the situation is normal in all 3 terminals. No delays are anticipated for departing ferries. In the port of Vlora, the situation is calm. There are no restrictions and suspension of fishing vessels and small craft, while international shipping vessels are continuing to operate normally. In the international airport "Mother Teresa" and the international airport of Kukes, the situation is calm and without problems./ CNA