Storm Triggers Around 50 Landslides in Slovenia's Haloze Region
Heavy rain caused major damage overnight in the Slovenian municipality of Žetale — bridges damaged, homes flooded, just days after the same region battled heat and wildfires.
A severe storm accompanied by heavy rainfall caused major material damage in the Slovenian municipality of Žetale, in the Haloze region, overnight. According to initial reports, around 50 landslides were triggered, several bridges were damaged, and parts of residential areas were flooded.
The Haloze region, known for its hills and vineyards in southeastern Slovenia, proved especially vulnerable to this kind of severe weather — the combination of steep slopes and soil already saturated from previous rain likely made it easier for so many landslides to trigger within just a few hours.
A Regional Reminder
The event serves as another reminder of how quickly a Balkan summer can turn from scorching heat to danger — the same region recently battled heat waves and wildfires, and is now dealing with floods and landslides within just a few days. Local authorities in Žetale have already begun assessing the damage and clearing roads, while neighboring municipalities in Haloze remain on heightened alert for further rainfall.
No serious injuries or deaths have been reported so far, but the material damage — damaged bridges and flooded homes — will likely take weeks to fully repair.
MKNews Hub · World · August 21, 2026