At least five people have died in storm-related accidents in the Balkans. There are dozens of injured people.
Violent midsummer storms and intense heat are now testing the Balkans.
In Croatia, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the storm blew especially over the northern parts of the country and caused floods, for example, in the capital Zagreb.
The storm uprooted trees and damaged buildings and vehicles.
At least three people have died in Croatia. One of the several seriously injured was caught under the falling crane.
The red code, i.e. a warning of a very strong storm, is valid in addition to the capital, at least in Karlovac. The red code indicates that unnecessary movement outside should be avoided.
Traffic in the capital was paralyzed due to fallen trees on the roads. There have also been power outages in Zagreb.
The emergency center was congested due to hundreds of calls for help. Mayor of Zagreb Tomislav Tomasevic asked the citizens for patience in order to relieve the congestion.
Roofs off in Slovenia and Bosnia
The strength of the storm has weakened since the beginning of the week, but clearing and repair work continues in various parts of the Balkans.
In Bosnia, at least one person has died in Brcko. Also in Slovenia, a storm claimed a life on Lake Bled. There are dozens of injured people in Slovenia and Bosnia. Damage was caused especially to the roofs of the houses.
Forests have fallen in Slovenia, especially in the mountain region. According to the Slovenian news agency STA, the authorities have urged hikers and hikers to avoid Alpine routes for the time being.
Yesterday, Wednesday, in the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, people took shelter from the debris and thick dust swirling in the air.
The airport in Belgrade was temporarily closed yesterday.
Balkan storm winds do not blow to Finland
Violent thunderstorms in the Balkans are attributed to the meteorologist Laura Tuomolan according to the severe heat in southern Europe, which intensifies thunderstorms.
– In our country, the unstable weather is related to the wide area of low pressure prevailing over Northern Europe, and weather fronts are moving over Finland, which are accompanied by rain.
– So these are two different things. With these prospects, the hot air masses from Southern Europe are not coming to Finland, but the weather will continue to be unstable. Of course, thunderstorms can also occur in rain showers in Finland, but they are much milder, and thunderstorms are isolated, explains ‘s meteorologist Laura Tuomola.
AP, AFP