The Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued an orange warning for November 12 and 13, covering strong winds across Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as heavy rainfall in Herzegovina and southwestern Bosnia. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are expected, potentially reaching up to 90 km/h in some areas. Rainfall in Herzegovina and southwestern Bosnia is forecast to range between 40 and 80 liters per square meter (l/m²). The Sarajevo Canton area may also be affected by these strong wind gusts and heavy rain.
Consequently, the Cantonal Civil Protection Administration urges all legal entities and individuals to take necessary preventive measures to protect human life and health, as well as material and cultural assets, from the impact of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Municipal civil protection services within the Sarajevo Canton are specifically urged to place their organized protection and rescue units on standby, ensuring they are prepared to respond to potential strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall within their respective municipalities. Furthermore, entities carrying out construction work are urged to ensure that no objects are left in places – such as on roofs or scaffolding – from which they could fall during high winds and endanger passersby. Residents are also advised not to leave items on balconies or other open spaces that could pose a risk to the public if displaced by the wind; they are further cautioned against parking vehicles near large trees and are encouraged to avoid outdoor excursions or spending time in nature while the orange weather warning remains in effect.
The Cantonal Civil Protection Administration requests that citizens report any observations of conditions that could lead to natural or other types of disasters to the Cantonal Civil Protection Operations Center by calling 121 – a line that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
