Floods Damaged Over 2,200 Buildings, Preliminary Data Show

Ljubno ob Savinji, 6 November - More than 2,200 buildings across the country were damaged in Monday's flooding, according to first estimates, director general of the Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief Darko But told the STA on Tuesday. He announced that the assessment of the damage would start today.

Maribor Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor
Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Luče Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče
Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče
Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče
Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče
Environment Minister Franc Bogovič tours damage left by floodwaters.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Luče Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Luče
Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Luče Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Luče
Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor
Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor
Clean up efforts are underway in Maribor after Monday's floods.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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