(Tirana, DTT-NET.COM)-South of Albania is hit by worst flooding seen in last 35 years, following heavy rain, leading to the evacuations of dozen of thousands of citizens and killing 2.
At least 500 houses have been damaged by the floodwaters which hit some 5000 hectares of land in towns of Durres, Fier, Vlora, Elbasan and Gjirokaster.
Local media reported that 2 people (husband and a wife) have been killed in Elbasan.
Government has dispatched emergency units and the army to help evacuate and shelter temporarily homeless families.
Prime Minister Sali Berisha visited on Sunday flooded areas in the southern part of the country and promised that the government will do the utmost to deliver the necessary help for the victims.
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