Local voting in Bosnia amid flood drama

(ANSA) - SARAJEVO, 06 OTT - Bosnia and Herzegovina votes today for local elections. The Balkan country was hit by disastrous floods. Elections were postponed in five locations epicenter of the floods: Jablanica, Konjic, Kiseljak, Kresevo and Fojnica, all located in the Muslim-Croat Federation, one of the two entities of the Balkan country, the other is Republika Srpska.
    Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. The first results are expected late in the evening. Voting is also taking place in the major cities of Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla, and Banja Luka. The latest flood toll released by the authorities is 18 confirmed dead and dozens missing, as well as numerous injured some of whom are in serious condition. Meanwhile, the flow of aid is intensifying, also after the Bosnian government activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (Eucpm). (ANSA).