Skopje, North Macedonia - April 02, 2025 Severe flooding hits Skopje, North Macedonia causing widespread damage SHOTLIST: SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA (APRIL 02, 2025) 1. VARIOUS OF RIVER OVERFLOW DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL 2. VARIOUS OF SETTLEMENTS AND HOMES DAMAGED BY HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING 3. RIVER OVERFLOW DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL (TWO SHOTS) 4. DAMAGED HOUSES 5. PEOPLE WATCHING DAMAGED AREA FROM BRIDGE 6. MAYOR OF STUDENICANI, AZEM SADIKI SPEAKING TO REPORTER (Macedonian) SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA - APRIL 02: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and significant damage in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Video shows that the village of Batinci, in the municipality of Studenicani, was particularly affected on Wednesday (April 02), with dozens of homes damaged. Following heavy rainfall overnight, the Markova River overflowed, flooding many homes in Batinci and damaging roads. Speaking to an Anadolu reporter in the village, the mayor of Studenicani, Azem Sadiki, confirmed that no casualties had been reported. He described the situation as critical during the night, but noted that the community was fortunate to have avoided more serious damage. Municipal teams, supported by private companies, immediately began efforts to prevent further flooding, and the river has since begun to recede. Sadiki also reported minor flood damage to a local bridge, which has since been reopened. In addition to Batinci, flooding was also reported in the villages of Ljubosh, Pintija, Gorno Lisiche and Dolno Lisiche.