Slovenia Still Awaits Comprehensive Flood-Safety Measures

Ljubljana/Železniki, 18 September - A year after floods hit central and western Slovenia and four years after flash floods hit the northwestern parts of the country, the damage, amounting to a combined total of nearly 500m, has not been completely repaired and Slovenia still has a lot to do to improve flood safety.

Zelezniki Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Zelezniki
Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Zelezniki The consequences of 2007 heavy flooding in Zelezniki. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Zelezniki
The consequences of 2007 heavy flooding in Zelezniki.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Zelezniki Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Zelezniki
Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Zelezniki Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Zelezniki
Severe flooding in parts of NW Slovenia in 2007.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

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