As of 1800hrs January 08, according to the information from the Ministry of Interior/General Directorate of Civil Emergences:

Due to continuous rainfall in the territory of the country during November and December, 2009, there have been multiple feeds in the lakes of the electric centrals on the Drini River.

Population threat is continuously increasing. On the 3 hills in the flooded areas are evacuated approximately 3,500 - 4,000 families/15.000 - 20.000 persons. The evacuation is ongoing. The surrounding areas of the 3 hills are flooded as well.

The regions of central Europe and southern Caucasus have experienced socio-economic turbulence, with sections of their populations suffering serious health threats that contribute to higher levels of vulnerability. Continuing economic, social and health sector reforms are characteristic of the ongoing state-led processes in most of the countries. These reforms have had an impact on the most vulnerable groups in society, whose access to health and care networks is diminishing following privatisation and cost-cutting measures. Many people have experienced

In brief

Programme purpose: The main programme areas in the first half of 2008 were disaster management, health and care, organizational development and participatory community development as well as population movement. The focus areas are aligned with Strategy 2010 core areas, the Istanbul Commitments made at the VII Red Cross Red Crescent Conference and they contribute to the four Global Agenda Goals.

Programme summary: Within disaster management, the National Societies supported through the regional representation

In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation with its global network, works to accomplish its Global Agenda, partnering with local community and civil society to prevent and alleviate human suffering from disasters, diseases and public health emergencies.

Current context

While Central Europe as a region may

Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica, who chairs the Council, informed the members of this government body about the political strategy of the state leadership, which will be pursued by