A state of emergency was declared in the Kazlų Rūda municipality following severe weather conditions. Since Saturday, many residents have faced significant disruptions, reporting that they have been without mobile phone service, water, and electricity. The intensity of the storm resulted in numerous uprooted trees, which have created hazards across local roads and have left some people isolated in their homes.
Emergency services and local residents have been actively engaged in clearing debris from the roads, with military personnel also providing assistance to aid recovery efforts. On Tuesday, an LRT team visited several key locations, including Višakio Rūda, Jūrės village, Kazliškės, and Kazlų Rūda. While life is gradually returning to a semblance of normal routine in the center of Kazlų Rūda, residents in the outlying settlements conveyed feelings of ongoing hardship.
Interviewees reported that the impact of the storm was substantial. One resident from Višakio Rūda described the situation as a “disaster,” while another from Jūrės village noted the severity of the disruption. These accounts highlight the challenges faced by the local populace as they navigate the aftermath of the storm, coping with prolonged utility outages and infrastructure damage.
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