Torrential rains and landslides have unleashed chaos in Bosnia and Herzegovina, claiming at least 14 lives and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Officials called it the worst flooding the country has seen in years, with homes, roads, and bridges swept away as rivers overflowed overnight .
Rescuers scrambled to search for missing residents in the hardest-hit central regions, where entire villages were cut off by floodwaters. 'This is a disaster beyond anything we anticipated,' said one emergency worker. 'Nature's fury has left us all reeling.'
Social media lit up with videos of muddy waters swallowing cars and families fleeing to higher ground. The floods also triggered landslides, complicating rescue efforts. Experts warn climate change is intensifying extreme weather globally—making events like this a grim reminder of our planet’s fragility .
For Bosnia’s younger generation, already navigating economic challenges, the floods add another layer of struggle. Meanwhile, global aid organizations are mobilizing to send supplies. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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At least 14 dead in worst Bosnian floods in years, officials say
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