VIDEO: Carpet of rubbish covers European river after heavy rain and snowmelt

Carpet of rubbish covers European river again Heavy rains and melting snow washed tons of rubbish into the Drina River, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A large volume of waste has accumulated on the water surface in recent days, forming a carpet of pollution visible in several stretches of the river. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Among the materials found are plastic bottles, barrels, hospital waste, medicine packaging and even dead animals. The scene, according to environmentalists, is repeated every year during winter. The Drina River originates in Montenegro, passes through Serbia and forms part of the natural border of Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to activists, the increase in water levels causes illegal dumps installed on the banks of rivers in neighboring municipalities to be swept away by the current. “This waste comes from illegal dumps located on the banks of rivers. Every year, when the water level rises and there is heavy rain and snow, the river overflows and carries all this waste to us,” said environmental activist Dejan Furtula. According to him, the problem goes beyond administrative borders and involves different countries in the region. “It’s an international problem. It starts in Montenegro, passes through Serbia and reaches Bosnia and Herzegovina,” he said. After being removed from the water, the waste is taken to the landfill in the city of Visegrad, where it ends up being burned. The process, according to environmentalists, releases toxic particles into the air and represents another health risk for the local population. Furtula claims that the scenario reflects the lack of action by authorities. According to him, the authorities promise every year to solve the problem, but the scenes continue to repeat themselves. Activists advocate that local governments map illegal dumping points and install barriers in different municipalities to contain the spread of garbage and reduce the environmental impact in the winter months. MORE

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