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Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, February 18, 2024 – A relentless snowstorm has brought transportation to a standstill across central Bosnia-Herzegovina, leaving residents grappling with treacherous conditions and widespread disruptions. The capital city, Sarajevo, is especially hard hit, with over 70 centimeters of snow accumulating in just a few hours.
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel and Daily Life
The severe weather has caused significant travel delays and power outages in several regions.
Traffic in Sarajevo ground to a halt Sunday as the snowfall intensified.Major highways connecting the northern and southern parts of the country were blocked for hours, requiring the deployment of snowplows to clear the roads. Some remote villages experienced power outages as the storm raged.
Impact on Infrastructure and communities
The sheer volume of snowfall has overwhelmed local infrastructure, making travel hazardous and isolating some communities. Snowplows worked tirelessly to reopen key transportation routes, but progress was slow due to the continuous snowfall. The situation is particularly challenging in mountainous regions, where accumulation is even greater.
- A major snowstorm is impacting central Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Sarajevo received over 70 centimeters of snow.
- Major highways are blocked, and some villages are without power.
- Further snowfall and temperatures as low as -14°C are expected.
Further snowfall is forecast in the coming days, with temperatures expected to plummet to -14°C in Sarajevo and other central regions. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid
