Warning for parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to severe weather

(Patria) - Citizens of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (HNK) are urged to be cautious, as weather conditions from March 10 to March 17, 2025, are forecast to be very serious.

Namely, heavy rainfall is expected, which will significantly affect the area, and the worst part of the rain wave is predicted in the first hours of the forecasted period, according to an analysis by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

According to forecasts, more than 60 millimeters of rain could fall in the first 8 hours from the start of the rainfall, while total amounts by March 17 could reach between 150 and 250 millimeters, with the possibility of locally higher amounts. This rainfall increases the risk of a sudden rise in the water levels of the Neretva River and its tributaries, especially in the canyons near Donja Jablanica, ATV reports.

Residents of lower-lying areas, along the river, and in areas prone to landslides and mudslides, should be on high alert and follow the announcements of the competent services.

BSC appeals to all citizens to prepare in a timely manner for the upcoming adverse weather. It is recommended to clean drainage channels, protect property, and exercise particular caution in areas prone to landslides. Drivers are advised to be especially careful on roads through canyon areas, as heavy rainfall can lead to landslides and rockfalls.