The heavy snowfall that has hit Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past 24 hours has caused major problems across the country, while a fatal accident has also been recorded in Sarajevo.
In the Gërbavica neighborhood of Sarajevo, a pine tree more than ten meters high fell on a woman, who died at the Emergency Medicine Clinic (EMC) due to serious injuries.
The snow has caused serious traffic problems, with a large number of road accidents recorded, as well as disruptions and reductions in public transport.
Citizens have complained about unclean and impassable streets and sidewalks, due to which many of them have been forced to move on the streets, further endangering the safety of pedestrians.
The municipal enterprise “Rad”, which operates in the territory of four urban municipalities of Sarajevo, announced that 33 winter service vehicles and about 80 workers have been engaged in the field for manual cleaning of roads and pedestrian areas.
However, a large number of secondary roads and entrances continue to remain under snow.
Although the snow stopped falling in Sarajevo overnight, the morning hours brought additional difficulties due to ice.
The city’s main artery has been cleared, but surrounding streets and walkways remain covered in snow. Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution.
The Federal Hydrometeorological Institute has warned of cloudy and rainy weather in Herzegovina today, while rain and snow are expected in Bosnia.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days, especially in Herzegovina and southwestern Bosnia, with the possibility of rising river levels and the risk of local flooding.
BIHAMK reminds that winter equipment is mandatory for all vehicles in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Problems have also been noted on several road axes, including Bradina and the Jabllanicë-Blidinje road, while long queues and waits have also been noted at many border points.
The competent services and institutions call on citizens to exercise increased caution, follow weather forecasts and comply with recommendations, given the new rainfall forecast and the possibility of further complications. /AA/