Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Albania, including the cities of Durrës, Lezhë, Gjirokastër, among others. Rivers overflowed and water levels rose rapidly.

Homes, businesses, and church buildings have been submerged, leaving many families facing significant loss.

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Evangelical believers were among those affected. Many of their homes and small businesses are under water, and a number of churches suffered flood damage. 

Worship services of Christian communities were impacted and facilities used for ministry and community outreach as well.

In some areas, families have been forced to leave their homes, while others remain isolated by floodwaters. Essential household items and tools needed for daily work have been lost.

Churches that usually provide support and hope to their communities are now in need of repair and restoration, VUSH, the Albanian Evangelical Alliance told Evangelical Focus.

Local congregations are helping one another where possible, but the scale of the damage exceeds their limited resources.

Aid and prayer

The Evangelical Alliance in Albania (VUSH) is monitoring the situation and seeking to coordinate assistance.

Alesio Sema, General Secretary of VUSH encouraged anyone able to offer practical help or support to contact him. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”, he said, quoting Psalm 46:1 of the Bible.

Church leaders also called on Christians around the world to stand with them in prayer.

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