Earthquake and rains damaged their home/ Family in Gjirokastra at the mercy of fate, no help from the state

2025-12-14 20:17:01 / AKTUALITET ALFA PRESS

Earthquake and rains damaged their home/ Family in Gjirokastra at the mercy of

Living every day with the fear that the house you worked for your entire life could collapse at any moment.

This is the painful reality that Nikolla Çepa, 60, from the village of Dhoksat, finds himself in today. Every day is filled with anxiety for him and his family, as the apartment they live in has become a serious danger to their lives.

With tears in his eyes, Nikolla says that he does not leave his house, because every stone of it was built with his sweat over the years. Ten years ago, the apartment suffered minor damage from an earthquake and at that time a damage assessment was also made. However, despite this assessment, he has not received any assistance from Civil Emergencies.

Today, the situation has worsened significantly. Heavy rains in November have severely damaged the structure of the house, cracking the walls, weakening the foundations, and making it completely uninhabitable. The danger is present at any moment, but the family has no other alternative shelter.

Left in oblivion for years, the Çepa family continues to live amidst fear and uncertainty, still waiting for a reaction and help from the relevant institutions./ TCH

 

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