RSOE EDIS: Serbia - Flood Warning - 2009.12.23

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2009-12-23 14:10:35 - Flood Warning - Serbia EDIS CODE: FA-20091223-24280-SCG Date & Time: 2009-12-23 14:10:35 [UTC] Area: Serbia, Macva District , Jadar River, Loznica Not confirmed information! Description: Snow that is rapidly melting has caused a flooding of the Jadar River in Loznica, western Serbia. Some farm lands in the region are under water currently. Danijela Despotoviæ, a Hydro-Meteorological Service of Serbia in Loznica official, said that the temperature was plus 19 degrees Celsius in the town this morning. Only two days ago, the temperature dropped to as low as minus 16, while the snow cover that was 38 centimeters then, was five centimeters this morning. Loznica Deputy Mayor Petar Ekme¹èiæ confirmed that the river has risen and caused flooding in areas in and around Loznica. He said that there has only been minor flooding thus far, and only on farms and fields, and the situation is being followed closely to see whether the water levels will continue to rise. All necessary measures will be taken to protect the citizens and their property if flooding becomes widespread in the region, Ekme¹èiæ said. He is also the commander of the Loznica Civil Defense headquarters. Posted:2009-12-23 14:10:35 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu