Belgrade Flooded: Banjica Residents Face Severe Waterlogging

Belgrade Flooded: Banjica Residents Face Severe Waterlogging Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in the Banjica neighborhood of Belgrade on May 23, 2025. Videos circulating on social media show streets transformed into rivers, with cars submerged in water up to their wheels. The downpour, which began in the afternoon, overwhelmed the city's drainage system, causing widespread disruption. "I've never seen anything like it," said one resident, whose car was partially submerged. "The water rose so quickly, I barely managed to get out." Another resident described the scene as "chaotic," with drivers struggling to navigate the flooded roads. The city's emergency services responded quickly to the situation, assisting stranded drivers and clearing debris. While the water receded somewhat as the rain subsided, the incident highlights the vulnerability of Belgrade's infrastructure to extreme weather events. City officials have promised an investigation into the drainage system's capacity to handle heavy rainfall.