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Severe Rainstorm In Bosnia-Herzegovina Leaves 14 Dead

Vehicles are partially submerged in flood waters outside an apartment building in the village of Kiseljak, northern Bosnia, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Overnight Friday, a severe rainstorm struck Bosnia, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and widespread flooding in central and southern regions of the country. Rescue services in the affected areas reported multiple individuals missing, prompting calls for assistance from volunteers and the army due to closed roads and power outages in many homes.

Local authorities confirmed the death toll in the town of Jablanica, with Defense Minister Zukan Helez stating that troops were mobilized to aid in the rescue efforts. Helez emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the ongoing search for survivors trapped in landslides and flooded houses.

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