Deadly Floods Hit Bosnia, Rescue Efforts Underway

Bosnia is grappling with its deadliest floods in years, claiming at least 20 lives and leaving many missing, particularly in the southwestern Herzegovina-Neretva canton. Flash floods and landslides hit areas like Jablanica and Konjic, burying homes and cutting off communities, with rescue operations involving international teams from neighboring countries. Environmental factors, including years of neglect and extreme weather patterns, have exacerbated the situation, hindering floodwater absorption. Local elections in affected regions have been postponed due to the disaster. The scale of devastation highlights Bosnia's vulnerability to climate change, which has led to over 60% of its climate-related disasters being floods. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Bosnia is classified as one of the most climate-threatened nations by the UNDP.