Powerful Rain and Hail Hit Elbasan, Damage Reported in Urban and Rural Areas

A powerful storm accompanied by torrential rain, strong winds, and hail has struck Elbasan, leaving visible consequences both in the city and in several villages of the administrative unit.

Initial reports from civil emergency structures in Elbasan Municipality indicate that the furious wind has toppled and damaged ornamental trees, while many commercial activity tents have been destroyed and flower pots have fallen from building terraces, endangering citizens moving on the streets.

The heavy rainfall has caused flooding in basements and on several main roads in Elbasan. At the same time, part of the sewage system was unable to absorb the large volume of water, malfunctioning for a short period and hindering the drainage process.

In agricultural areas, the hail has caused damage to several crops. According to preliminary assessments, the greatest impact has been on parcels cultivated with tobacco, where yields have been significantly affected.

Civil emergency teams have immediately begun field inspections to document all the consequences of the severe weather. Emergency service units have been mobilized to clean the streets, remove fallen trees, and restore normalcy to the hardest-hit areas.

Local officials are urging residents to move with increased caution, as unstable atmospheric conditions may bring further problems in the coming hours.