Heavy rain, strong winds kill 2 in Croatian capital

By Talha Ozturk

BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) - Two people were killed as a result of falling trees caused by strong winds and heavy rain in Croatia's capital, Zagreb, on Wednesday, according to the Civil Protection Directorate.

It said in a statement that two men lost their lives due to severe head injuries, and the number of injured is not yet known.

The adverse weather conditions have also caused significant material damage. Emergency centers received hundreds of calls regarding fallen trees and traffic signal disruptions on streets and public areas.

Telephone and electricity lines have been damaged, and there are reports of roof damage to houses, buildings, and commercial facilities.

The tram lines in the city have been non-operational for some time, leading to disruptions in traffic.

The center of Zagreb is flooded, and all public services are working on clearing the roads from fallen trees.