State of emergency declared in 26 cities of Serbia due to heavy rains

A state of emergency was introduced in 26 Serbian cities due to heavy rains, and 62 people were evacuated, Report informs.

“At the moment, the state of emergency has been introduced in 26 cities and districts. Last night and in the morning, a critical situation developed in the cities of Kruševac, Jagodina, Kragujevac and Sombor, where, due to heavy rainfall, water flooded yards and residential buildings,” the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

The minister reported that the most critical situation has developed in the city of Čačak. More than 200 buildings were flooded there since rain sewers could not cope with precipitation.

According to the ministry, 762 firefighters and rescuers are working to eliminate the consequences of the storms.