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Nahar Net
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Nahar Net
Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heatwave
The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heatwave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and meteorologists warned there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry due to a lack of rainfall during winter and spring. The soaring temperatures have pushed Albanian authorities to assist the local agriculture with irrigation networks. A project to take water from the northern Mat river to help some 4,000 hectares (9,885 acres) of agricultural land in the area was completed on Tuesday. There also has been a negative impact on Albania's power production, which mostly comes from hydropower stations in the country's north. The national power corporation spent up to 60 million Euro ($70 million) to import energy in the first half of this year. Serbia's state meteorological institute has warned that "extreme drought" is affecting the country's crops while water levels in rivers and lakes have dropped. Small towns and villages throughout Serbia also face restrictions on drinking water. In Kosovo, a water shortage closed an open-air pool in the capital of Pristina used by people to cool off in the summer heat. The Germia swimming pool on the city's outskirts was built in the late 1980s as a recreational destination and is considered one of the biggest on the continent. At this time last year the pool had between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors daily. Germia Park, renowned for its natural beauty and recreation, is located among hills and mountains that provide the pool's natural water resources. But this year, the pool's staff could not access the 20,000 cubic meters (5.3 million gallons) of water needed. In previous years, it has taken six days to fill the pool, but this year will take more than three weeks because of the drought, manager Bardh Krasniqi said. "Due to the strong heatwave that is currently affecting the country and also the region, unfortunately we have not been able to open the largest pool in the country," Krasniqi said. As the temperature was set to reach 35 C (95 F) Thursday, the Health Institute urged people to stay away from direct sun and warned children, elderly people and anyone who was ill to stay home. During the past week's heatwave in Europe scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 C (115.9F) in Mora, Portugal. Wildfires are frequent in the region during the hot, dry summers.
The Hill
03-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hill
Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because of a lack of rainfall during winter and spring. The soaring temperatures have pushed Albanian authorities to assist local agriculture with irrigation networks. A project to take water from the northern Mat river to help irrigate around 4,000 hectares (9,885 acres) of agricultural land in the area was completed on Tuesday. There also has been a negative impact on Albania's power production, which mostly comes from hydropower stations in the country's north. The national power corporation spent up to 60 million euros ($70 million) to import energy in the first half of this year. The state meteorological institute of Serbia has warned that 'extreme drought' is affecting the country's crops, while water levels in rivers and lakes have dropped. Small towns and villages throughout Serbia also face restrictions on drinking water. In Kosovo, a water shortage closed an open-air pool in the capital, Pristina, used by people to cool off in the summer heat. The Germia swimming pool on the city's outskirts was built in the late 1980s as a recreational destination and is considered one of the biggest on the continent. At this time last year, the pool had between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors daily. Germia Park, renowned for its natural beauty and recreation, is located among hills and mountains that provide the pool's natural water resources. But this year, the pool's staff couldn't access the 20,000 cubic meters (5.3 million gallons) of water needed. In previous years, it has taken six days to fill the pool, but this year will take more than three weeks because of the drought, manager Bardh Krasniqi said. 'Due to the strong heat wave that is currently affecting the country and also the region, unfortunately we have not been able to open the largest pool in the country,' Krasniqi said. As the temperature was set to reach 35 C (95 F) Thursday, the Health Institute urged people to stay away from direct sun and warned children, older people and anyone who was ill to stay home. In Bosnia, temperatures in the southern town of Mostar reached 41 C (105.8 F) on Thursday, with the streets almost completely empty in the blazing heat. During the past week's heat wave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 C (115.9 F) in Mora, Portugal. Wildfires are frequent in the region during the hot, dry summers. ___ Jovana Gec in Belgrade, Serbia, and Florent Bajrami in Pristina, Kosovo, contributed to this report.
Euronews
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave
The Western Balkan region is facing a severe drought, as a heatwave spreading across Europe, caused by an African anticyclone, continues to disrupt daily life and create issues with agriculture and electricity. Temperatures in central Albania reached 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday, and meteorologists warned that there would be a lack of rain until September. Rivers in the country are already almost dry due to low rainfall during winter and spring. The soaring temperatures have pushed Albanian authorities to assist local agriculture with irrigation networks. A project to divert water from the northern Mat river to irrigate around 40 square kilometres of agricultural land in the area was completed on Tuesday. There has also been a negative impact on Albania's power production, which primarily comes from the country's hydropower stations in the north. The national power corporation spent up to €60 million to import energy in the first half of this year. Serbia's state meteorological institute has warned that "extreme drought" is affecting the country's crops, while water levels in rivers and lakes have dropped. Small towns and villages throughout the country also face restrictions on drinking water. In Kosovo, a water shortage closed an open-air pool in the capital Pristina used by people to cool off in the summer heat. The Gërmia swimming pool, located on the city's outskirts and part of a regional park, was built in the late 1980s as a recreational destination and is considered one of the largest on the continent. At this time last year the pool had between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors daily. Gërmia Park, renowned for its natural beauty, is situated among hills and mountains that provide the pool with its natural water resources. But this year, the pool's staff could not provide the 20,000 cubic meters of water needed for its proper functioning. In previous years, it took six days to fill the pool, but this year it will take more than three weeks because of the drought, manager Bardh Krasniqi said. "Due to the strong heatwave that is currently affecting the country and also the region, unfortunately we have not been able to open the largest pool in the country," Krasniqi said. As the temperature was expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the Health Institute urged people to stay out of direct sunlight and warned children, the elderly, and anyone who was ill to stay at home. During the past week's heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora. Wildfires are also more frequent in the region during the hotter, drier summers.
San Francisco Chronicle
03-07-2025
- Climate
- San Francisco Chronicle
Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heatwave
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heatwave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and meteorologists warned there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry due to a lack of rainfall during winter and spring. The soaring temperatures have pushed Albanian authorities to assist the local agriculture with irrigation networks. A project to take water from the northern Mat river to help some 4,000 hectares (9,885 acres) of agricultural land in the area was completed on Tuesday. There also has been a negative impact on Albania's power production, which mostly comes from hydropower stations in the country's north. The national power corporation spent up to 60 million Euro ($70 million) to import energy in the first half of this year. Serbia's state meteorological institute has warned that 'extreme drought' is affecting the country's crops while water levels in rivers and lakes have dropped. Small towns and villages throughout Serbia also face restrictions on drinking water. In Kosovo, a water shortage closed an open-air pool in the capital of Pristina used by people to cool off in the summer heat. The Germia swimming pool on the city's outskirts was built in the late 1980s as a recreational destination and is considered one of the biggest on the continent. At this time last year the pool had between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors daily. Germia Park, renowned for its natural beauty and recreation, is located among hills and mountains that provide the pool's natural water resources. But this year, the pool's staff could not access the 20,000 cubic meters (5.3 million gallons) of water needed. In previous years, it has taken six days to fill the pool, but this year will take more than three weeks because of the drought, manager Bardh Krasniqi said. 'Due to the strong heatwave that is currently affecting the country and also the region, unfortunately we have not been able to open the largest pool in the country,' Krasniqi said. As the temperature was set to reach 35 C (95 F) Thursday, the Health Institute urged people to stay away from direct sun and warned children, elderly people and anyone who was ill to stay home. Jovana Gec in Belgrade, Serbia, and Florent Bajrami in Pristina, Kosovo, contributed.
New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Ex-Harimau Malaya star Krasniqi's wonder goal goes viral
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Harimau Malaya midfielder Liridon Krasniqi has unexpectedly resurfaced on the international radar after a video of his goal for "Team Germany" in the Baller League final went viral, catching the attention of Sky Sports Football. The 33-year-old, who last played professionally in the M-League for Terengganu in late 2023, stunned viewers with a thunderous first-time volley during the Baller League's grand final in London, England, on Thursday. A 31-second clip of the strike, along with Krasniqi's trademark celebration, was quickly picked up and shared by Sky Sports Football, thrusting the former Malaysia international back into the global spotlight. Donning the jersey of "Team Germany", Krasniqi opened the scoring in the seventh minute of the clash, which ended in a 10-1 demolition of Team UK. According to Baller League's official Instagram post, Krasniqi also netted a second goal in the eighth minute, giving him a brace in the final. The Baller League is an influencer-driven, indoor football spectacle featuring a mix of ex-pros, content creators and up-and-coming talents. Though not a traditional competition, its slick production and viral moments have earned it a loyal online following. A post on Baller League's official Instagram account — captioned "Made in Germany" — shows Team Germany celebrating with a tribute jersey to teammate "Prescott", with Krasniqi among those front and centre. The photo has since garnered over 25,000 likes, with Krasniqi himself among those who reacted to it. The former Kedah, Melaka, JDT and Terengganu midfielder became a Malaysian citizen in 2020 and earned 10 caps for the national team. Known for his fiery playing style and emotional bond with fans, Krasniqi developed a cult following during his time in the M-League. After fading from the national setup and local scene, his name had all but disappeared from football discussions, until now. With no official comeback announced, this viral moment may be a one-off flash of brilliance. Still, it has reignited nostalgia among Malaysian fans and raised eyebrows over how one of Malaysia's first naturalised players ended up scoring goals for "Team Germany" in Berlin.
