Heavy Rain Causes Floods Around the Country

Ljubljana, 30 March - After two days of rain in combination with melting snow, several parts of Slovenia are facing the danger of floods, while the rivers have already flooded some parts in the south-west of the country. Several roads have been closed and a number homeowners have had to pump water out of their basements.

Zalosce The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce
The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Dornberk The Vipava river flooded a number of orchards. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Dornberk
The Vipava river flooded a number of orchards.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce
The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce The Vipava river flooded a number of orchards. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce
The Vipava river flooded a number of orchards.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje The Vipava river floods several roads. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje
The Vipava river floods several roads.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje The Vipava river floods several roads. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje
The Vipava river floods several roads.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje The Vipava river strands a car. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Brje
The Vipava river strands a car.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Zalosce
The Vipava river flooded a blossoming cherry grow.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

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