Coastal region battling with floods

Koper, 9 December - Persistent heavy rains and a high tide have flooded parts of the coast, causing landslides and blocking roads, including part of the main road leading to the Dragonja border crossing with Croatia.

Piran Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley, inundating the road leading to the Dragonja border crossing. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran
Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley, inundating the road leading to the Dragonja border crossing.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran
Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran
Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

Piran
Heavy rain combined with high tides leads to flooding in the Dragonja Valley.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek

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