Fierce Storm Devastates Western Balkans: Climate Crisis at Forefront

A powerful storm swept through the western Balkans, causing extensive damage to houses, uprooting trees, and flooding streets. The storm followed days of high temperatures. Severe weather, attributed to human-induced climate change, affected Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.


PTI | Belgrade | Updated: 02-07-2024 16:07 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 16:07 IST
Fierce Storm Devastates Western Balkans: Climate Crisis at Forefront
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A devastating storm tore through the western Balkans after a period of intense heat, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, officials reported on Tuesday.

The adverse weather struck Slovenia on Monday, moving east to batter Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia. Recorded footage revealed extensive damage including punctured rooftops, uprooted trees, and inundated streets in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.

Experts attribute the severity and unpredictability of such storms to human-induced climate change, which has led to extreme weather patterns globally.

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