The massive rainfalls at the beginning of February caused flooding in many parts of Albania. The area most affected was Southern Albania which belongs to the Metropolis of Berati, Vlora and Kanina. Many villages in the cities of Vlora, Fier and Berat were affected by these floods, bringing huge economic damages to the inhabitants. Many homes were flooded by the water and it was the household equipments and furnishings that were mainly damaged. Rainfall caused significant damages also to agricultural production and livestock.
In solidarity with the people who are in these great difficulties, all the parishes of our Metropolis committed to collect food and clothing assistance. Under the direction of the Metropolitan 50 packages of food and 50 boxes of clothing were prepared. The Orthodox Church of Berati prepared 50 food packets and the Orthodox Church of Vlora prepared 50 such packages as well. The above contingent was given to the Civil Emergency Staff at the Municipality of Novosel and was distributed to the families in the damaged area of Vlora.
The Orthodox Church in Fier prepared 100 food packets and the Orthodox Church in Lushnja prepared 90 such packages. The Annunciation parish in Divjaka of Lushnja was very special; these families prepared one food package each, in total 40 packages, also leaving inside them a note. This contingent was given to the Civil Emergency Staff at the Municipality of Levan and went to help those affected in the area of Fier.
The Holy Metropolis of Berati, Vlora and Kanina in collaboration with some believers and generous donors plan to continue in the coming days to give aid to families affected by this flood.
