Normal still far away, says head of disaster relief administration

The situation is somewhat improving as the weather has improved, but in some places relief teams are still working to ensure basic living conditions, he said.

In the Gorenjska region, north-west, relief efforts focus on making roads passable and providing more security, as the landslide situation in Koroška Bela is being checked.

In central Slovenia, including Kamnik, there have been no new events while efforts are directed towards eliminating the consequences of the floods.

Things are changing by the hour in the Savinja Valley, one of the worst hit, with ever new landslides occurring. All areas are accessible, yet some only through Austria.

From 400 to 500 firefighters from other parts of the country have been sent to the Savinja Valley and further north to the region of Koroška, where the situation is still worst in the municipalities of Črna na Koroškem and Mežica.

"Črna is accessible, improvements to communication infrastructure are underway," said Behin, adding efforts are being made to open at least one road for people, not just for relief teams. Some mobile providers have restored signal in Črna but not all.

In Pomurje, the northeasternmost region, the river Mura's water level is still high, but the situation is under control for the time being.

"Despite a drop in the water level we are still very cautious so that the levees are not destroyed, because ... they are still leaking in some areas and we're prepared for bad scenarios." Behin also said that by pumping large amounts of water to areas where they do not cause damage the village of Hotiza was saved today.