Bosnia Mourns 19 Victims of Catastrophic Floods
Thousands gather for a funeral service in Jablanica as the country grapples with the aftermath of deadly floods and landslides.
- Torrential rains and landslides struck Bosnia on October 4, affecting four municipalities and resulting in at least 26 deaths.
- The village of Donja Jablanica was among the hardest hit, with many homes destroyed and families devastated.
- Authorities continue to search for one missing person as the community mourns the loss of life.
- Climate change is cited as a contributing factor, with scientists noting that dried-out land from summer droughts exacerbated the flooding.
- Support and aid have been extended by neighboring countries and the European Union to assist in recovery efforts.