Furious Storms Paralyze Bosnia and Croatia: A Major Flood Crisis Unfolds

A severe rainstorm in Bosnia has led to flooding in central and southern towns, closing roads and cutting electricity. Rescuers are seeking help with missing persons. The situation has worsened in neighboring Croatia, with heavy rains and winds causing road closures and increased flood risks.

A devastating rainstorm lashed parts of Bosnia Friday night, inundating towns and cutting off infrastructure as rescuers scrambled to locate missing individuals. Homes remain powerless, and major roads are impassable.

In Jablanica and Kiseljak, residents face a communication blackout with mobile networks down. Officials report that vital railways are also inaccessible, urging citizens to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions.

Meanwhile, Croatia grapples with similar chaos as heavy winds exacerbate the flooding, prompting preparations in Zagreb against the overflowing Sava River. Warnings are heightened as torrent rains continue to disrupt the southern coastal regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)