Croatia
Valpovo at 39°C, Orljava River Threatens to Dry Up
General Director of Croatian Waters Zoran Đuroković warned that the Orljava River near Požega could dry up in the coming days, as air temperatures in Slavonia exceed 38 degrees and water levels of the Drava and other rivers fall to historic lows.
Croatia
Đuroković: River Levels Lowest in 200 Years
Historic lows on the Danube and Drava threaten navigation, agriculture, and ecosystems. Hrvatske vode calls for reservoir construction and reduced water supply losses.
Croatia
Early Morning Drama in Požega Valley: Car Ends Up on Its Roof in the Orljava River
Firefighters from the Pleternica Volunteer Fire Department and the Public Fire Brigade of Požega-Slavonia County responded swiftly to the call for help, completing the intervention and inspecting the vehicle in the water within an hour.
Croatia
Drunk Repeat Offender Causes Crash Near Novska
In two separate traffic accidents in the Novska and Požega areas, one person was injured, and a repeat offender driver was caught with over two per mille blood alcohol.