Sarajevo: Heavy snowfall swept across Bosnia and Herzegovina, plunging thousands of homes into darkness on Tuesday. The wintry weather blocked roads and severely disrupted traffic, cutting off access to several towns and villages.
Authorities imposed a ban on heavy vehicles on major roads and urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel. They warned that fallen trees and vehicles lacking adequate winter equipment were creating significant hazards. In some regions, snowdrifts reached heights of up to 2 meters (6.56 feet).
More than 170,000 households in northern and western Bosnia were left without electricity, as reported by the country’s two main power utilities. The power outages also disrupted heating and water supplies, compounding the challenges faced by residents.
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Railway services were suspended, and schools and kindergartens were closed in many areas due to impassable roads and widespread power cuts.
The town of Drvar in the northwest was completely isolated, according to Jasna Pecanac, president of the town’s municipal council. “On Monday night, dozens of vehicles were stuck in the snow for hours, and travelers were rescued early on Tuesday,” Pecanac said.
