Macedonia: Skopje hit by heavy rains and strong winds
Heavy rains and strong winds hit Macedonian capital of Skopje on Saturday, causing flooding and road blocking. According to the Macedonian hydro-meteorological authority, the wind reached the speed of 80 km per hour. The bad weather caused the blockade of roads for falling trees, damaging cars and flooding. But the Fire Protection Brigade stated that there are no reports on serious damages.
Most river watercourses have doubled in Macedonia
The water level of Treska River near Makedonski Brod is almost three times higher in comparison to the March average, while the water levels of Vardar and Sateska have doubled, Monday's hydrological measurements show. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service of R. Macedonia, the increases in the rivers Pchinja, Crn Drim, and Strumica are not drastic, and Bregalnica and Kriva River show lower levels. Almost no changes have been registered in the water levels of Ohrid Lake, Prespa Lake, and Dojran Lake compared to t…
Heavy rain expected in Macedonia's west, flood threat
Heavy rainfalls are expected in Macedonia's west on Friday and leading up to Saturday, says the National Hydrometeorological Service. There will be occasional rainfalls during the weekend, with snow forecast at mountains exceeding 2,000m above sea level. The rest of the country will see overcast weather accompanied by moderate to strong west winds. Temperatures are expected to rise, resulting in snow melting. The intensive rainfalls and snow melting could cause rivers to swell and flood certain areas, along with the possib…
Macedonia under snow, temperatures below zero
Macedonia has been covered by snow, mostly in Mavrovo (78cm), Lazaropole (51cm), Krusevo (41cm) etc. There are 15cm of snow in capital Skopje. Weather in Macedonia on Monday will be overcast and cold, with snowfalls across the country. Temperatures will range between -4C and -1C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to -1C.
Series of earthquakes in Dojran region
Series of earthquakes hit the Dojran region early on Tuesday, the strongest registered at 05:24h. The Seismological Observatory within the Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics said the epicenter of the 4,8-magnitude earthquake was 145km southeast of Skopje. The quake, which was also felt in Greece and Bulgaria, caused minor damages to buildings in the populated places near the epicenter.
Heavy rain cause water level of rivers to rise, affects traffic across Macedonia
Water levels have risen and traffic has been hindered across the country as Macedonia in the past few days have been hit by steady rainfalls. Exceptionally increased water levels of River Treska in western Macedonia were recorded Saturday morning with water levels now being higher by 50 cm compared to Friday, Macedonia's hydro-meteorological office says. Water levels of River Pcinja have also increased by 50 cm. Levels of River Borotinska have risen by more that 200 cm. Gauge height of River Vardar, which passes through the ca…
Series of earthquakes in Pehcevo-Berovo area
Series of minor earthquakes jolted the Pehcevo-Berovo area on Thursday morning. Several earthquake shook the region in the period between 10:00-11:00h, the strongest measured at a 3.1-magnitude on the Richter scale, said the Seismological Observatory within Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics.
Earthquake jolts Ohrid region
A 3,4-magnitude earthquake jolted the Ohrid region on Monday morning. The Seismological Observatory within the Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics registered the earthquake at 09:54h. The quake's epicenter was 5km east of Ohrid.
First snow in Macedonia
Under the influence of moist and cold air mass that descends from the north in the country was caused mostly cloudy and cold weather with rainfall, which in the southern and eastern parts is more intense. On the mountains, the snowy fall is with a mild to moderate intensity, and the snow descends to the lower mountainous areas with an altitude of less than 1000 meters above sea level. The height of the snow cover of the mountains is increasing. According to hydro-meteorologists, Mavrovo at 12 o'clock had a snow cover of four centi…
Heating season starts in Skopje
Balkan Energy Group (BEG) and ELEM as of Saturday (October 7) will begin the distribution of heating energy to the homes of the citizens of Skopje that are connected to the central heating system. BEG and ELEM inform that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the start of the heating season before the usual start on October 15 due to the announced temperature drop for tomorrow. If data of the Hydrometeorological Service, where average outdoor temperature for the next day is equal to or less than 12°Ð¡, the heat supply…
MFA: There are no reports that Macedonian citizens were hit by hurricane Irma
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced this afternoon that no Macedonian citizens who were hit by the Hurricane Irma, have contacted the Embassy of Republic of Macedonia in Washington asking for help. The ministry said that they have found out of one Macedonian citizen stuck at the Saint Martin Island from social networks. “We have a contact with the Office of Foreign Missions in Washington and until today we haven’t received an information about reported Macedonian citizens in the areas hit by the hurricane. From the soc…
MoFA: No reports on Macedonian nationals affected by Houston floods
Macedonia's Embassy in the USA has no information thus far on affected Macedonian nationals by the catastrophic floods in Houston, as hurricane Harvey dropped torrential rains on that part of the country. The Embassy is in touch with US officials services for natural disaster management for any new updates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday in a press release. However, all Macedonian nationals that might be affected by the floods, may contact the Embassy in the US on the phone numbers: 00 1 202 390 7418 and 001 202 6…
Heatwave in Macedonia continues, drop in temperatures on Sunday
Weather across Macedonia is sunny and exceptionally warm, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Centigrade. The lowest recorded temperatures are expected to be at 33 degrees. Saturday is expected to bring some relief from the heatwave, with more cloud coverage and a strong south-western wind, but the temperatures will remain high. On Saturday afternoon and overnight we can expect rain and thunderstorms, especially in the eastern parts of the country. Temperatures will drop significantly on Sunday, up to 10 degrees in places. Mon…
Sunny and hot weather, heatwave conditions continue in Macedonia
Weather in Macedonia will be sunny and hot. Possible thundershowers in the country's south during the afternoon. Temperature will range between 30°C and 40°C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to 39°C.
Macedonia: Orange level heatwave alert extends into Tuesday
Orange level heatwave alert is extended into Tuesday, as forecasters expect another day of temperatures at or above 40 degrees Celsius across the country. The Health Ministry calls on companies to consider excusing workers over 60 and pregnant women from work. All persons who develop health issues are urged to immediately contact their general physician. Companies are also urged to organize the work so that they avoid working in the open between 11h and 17h, and to allow their employees time to rest in the shade and stay hydrated. Sports …
Macedonian authorities declare state of emergency due to heatwave
Macedonia's ministry of health informed Saturday that a state of emergency was declared in Macedonia for three days due to the heatwave that has hit the country. Given that high temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius will continue during the weekend and the upcoming week, the health ministry here presented early Saturday a set of measures to cope with the current heat wave. According to the ministry, pregnant women and citizens over the age of 60 must be given leave from work. On the other hand, the ministry said in its anno…
Macedonia under orange-alert heatwave
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, Macedonia will be gripped by an orange-alert heatwave, says the Ministry of Health. It recommends that pregnant women and people over 60 should be given days off and urges all others to see a doctor if they experience heat-related illnesses. Employers are called on to reorganize working hours so as to avoid outdoor activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to ensure a break out of the sun and provide drinking water every two hours. The Health Ministry recommends that sporting outdoor act…
Parts of Macedonia under orange heatwave alert
Parts of Macedonia, especially the upper Vardar river valley and the region of lakes Ohrid and Prespa, are under an orange heatwave alert, with a very high UV solar radiation index of 9. Temperatures will reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in these areas. The UHMR meteorological bureau expects that these temperatures will continue in the coming days, especially over the weekend, when we can expect to see over 42 degrees weather
Macedonia: Heatwave will bring temperatures over 40 degrees
A heatwave is expected to increase temperatures above 40 degrees Centigrade across Macedonia in the coming days, with an extremely high UV index surpassing 9. Most of the country, including the mountainous areas, will see temperatures cross the 35 degrees mark. A yellow alert stage is declared, and it is expected that on Friday and Saturday conditions will be met to declare orange alert. The public is also warned about the danger of forest fires.
Earthquake swarm continues in the Ohrid area, Macedonia
Based on the present earthquake parameters (Magnitude, Depth, Population, etc) and our experience with earthquake damage impact, earthquake-report.com does expect at least some slight damage like cracks in walls, fallen tiles, etc. The region has been hit by more than 1000 earthquakes in a time frame of about 2 weeks. The seismogram below gives a very good overview of the many earthquakes in the area
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