A strong storm and extreme cold froze the mouth of the river Neretva in the Adriatic, Sava in blocks of ice, Balkan in standstill (PHOTO) (VIDEO)

Countries in the region are still bound in snow, ice and minus temperature, and the drivers are particularly warned to practice caution in traffic, in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) the holiday for children has been prolonged till 16. January, and recommendations have been issued to reduce working hours where possible.

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The coldest was in Praca in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the temperature reached -35 degrees. 

River Sava in Bosnia was chained in ice, while in Mostar, one of the warmest cities, the air temperature was recorded -11 degrees.

At the request of trade unions and parents in the West Herzegovina Canton, the start of classes in schools has been further postponed and, according to Minister of Education Ruzica Mikulic, it will start on 16 January. Jablanica lake is frozen as well.

According to meteorological officials, arctic chill will remain in the country until Thursday, January 12th. Somewhat warmer period, but still with a temperatures suitable to the season, is forecast from 12 to 25 January.

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On the occasion of weather conditions caused by low temperatures, Ministry of Labor and Social Policy in BiH recommended that employers should shorten working hours, in accordance with the Law on safety at work and taking care of the health of employees.

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All the major roads in Republika Srpska are passable, but drivers are advised to be cautious due to ice because the low temperature slows down the work Auto-Moto Association of Srpska.

Border crossing Deleusa, on the road from Bilece to Niksic in Montenegro has been closed for all trucks.

Foto: Čitalac /vijesti.me

Given that in Montenegro, in the section Scepan Polje-Niksic-Pluzine, the traffic of trucks and lorries with trailers is prohibited, the use of Hum border crossing is nor recommended.

The weather is expected to improve these days throughout Croatia, but the temperature will continue to be very low, said meteorologist Nicholas Vikiv Topic for RTL.

Strong wind and extreme cold froze the mouth of the river Neretva in the Adriatic Sea.

Even though the following days will be less cold than the previous, temperatures will remain below average for this time of year in Croatia.

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Meteorologists forecast especially cold weather in Tuesday and Wednesday, while they expect a bit warmer but passing temperatures on Thursday and Friday.

Foto: Tanjug/HINA/Jure DIVIC

It will be short lasting because the temperatures will drop again on Saturday.

Similar weather is expected in Macedonia. The lowest temperature has been recorded this morning on Mavrov, minus 20 degrees and snow cover was 68 centimeters.

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(Telegraf.co.uk / Tanjug)