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Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history

A flooded area is seen in Ravne na Koroskem, some 60km (38 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 4, 2023 [Gregor Ravnjak/AP Photo]

Slovenia has faced “the biggest natural disaster” in its history, Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Saturday, after devastating floods caused damage estimated at 500 million euros ($550m), killed three people and destroyed roads, bridges and houses.

Speaking after a meeting of the country’s National Security Council on Saturday, Golob said, “Luckily, last night was easier than the one before”, adding that two-thirds of the small Alpine nation’s territory had been affected.

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