Coast and Goriška area hit by heavy rains
Koper/Nova Gorica, 28 August - The coastal area in the south-west and the western area of Goriška were hit by heavy rains after midday, leaving many roads, streets and buildings flooded while causing problems in traffic. Strong winds have knocked down many trees, which rescue teams are trying to remove from roads. The worst traffic situation is between Koper and Dragonja.
Šmarje pri Kopru
The damaged roof of the primary school being removed.
Photo: Bojan Kralj/STA
Dragonja
Fields and vineyards along the Dragonja on the coast flooded.
Photo: Bojan Kralj/STA
Dragonja
Fields along the Dragonja on the coast flooded.
Photo: Bojan Kralj/STA
Šmarje pri Kopru
The damaged roof of the primary school being removed.
Photo: Bojan Kralj/STA
Postojna
Grey skies above Postojna, SW, as the town is hit by heavy rains and lightening strikes.
Photo: Eva Horvat/STA
Postojna
Grey skies above Postojna, SW, as the town is hit by heavy rains and lightening strikes.
Photo: Eva Horvat/STA
Koper
Branches fall of trees during a storm in the coastal city of Koper.
Photo: Bojan Kralj/STA
Ljubljana
The Environment Agency (ARSO) puts the coast, north-west and north Slovenia under red alert, the highest, for storms accompanied by heacy rains and winds.
Photo: ARSO
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