Belgrade Floods: Citizens Question City's Response Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Belgrade; Citizens Question City's Response Belgrade, Serbia – Heavy rainfall on May 23, 2025, led to significant flooding in parts of the city, prompting criticism of the local authorities' handling of the situation. Videos circulating on social media show streets submerged in water, causing disruption to traffic and daily life. One video, posted by a user named Cvrčak BG, highlights flooding near a particular location and suggests that redirecting some of the water to a nearby area called Čačalen could alleviate the problem. The author's use of hashtags such as #korupcijaubija (corruption kills) and #nisinadležan (I am not responsible) points to wider concerns about corruption and inadequate infrastructure. "Nek pola od ovog padne na Čačalend i problem rešen." (Let half of this fall on Čačalen and the problem is solved), states the author in the video. While the video's claims require further investigation, the flooding itself is a verifiable event that raises questions about the city's preparedness for extreme weather and its infrastructure management. The incident underscores the need for improved drainage systems and a more proactive approach to managing such events in the future.