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5 people die, 13 injured in Macedonia due to heavy rains

Xinhua, August 4, 2015 Adjust font size:

Five people, including two minors, died and at least 13 others were injured due to heavy rains and mudslides on early Tuesday morning in the region of Tetovo, northwest of Macedonia.

The police has confirmed the death of the two kids.

The northern and southwestern parts of Macedonia will see more instability when a strong rain precipitation is expected along with electric discharge and strong winds.

Tetovo has already seen a great deal of rain, with the river Pena quickly going out of control. Endite