Natural disaster on Mount Hrbljina

Last night, Mount Hrbljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the scene of a serious incident caused by extreme weather conditions. A powerful lightning strike hit a flock of sheep, resulting in the death of about 30 animals, reported the Bosnian national television BHRT.

"Thunderstorms covered the entire country, with rainfall of 100 mm per square meter recorded in the Bugojno municipality area in just one hour," the report states.

High level of danger in the Balkans

  • The European Storm Forecast Experiment (ESTOFEX) issued a third, highest level of alert.
  • Forecasts warned of destructive winds and large hail.
  • The intensity of the storm in the Hrbljina region exceeded expectations.

Local authorities are urging farmers in mountainous areas to be extremely vigilant when weather warnings are issued, as such incidents involving livestock are a serious risk in the absence of suitable shelters.