After the recent severe storms, damage assessments will be collected in 26 more communities.

Following recent severe storms, authorities have expanded their efforts to assess damages across multiple municipalities in Slovenia. The government has now included additional 26 localities on the list where damage assessments will take place. This brings the total number of affected areas to 57. According to the Ministry of Economy, Labour, and Sport, the deadline for submitting damage reports is set for July 15th.

The newly added municipalities include Braslovče, Dobrna, Gornji Grad, Kozje, Ljubno, Luče, Mozirje, Nazarje, Prebold, Rečica ob Savinji, Šentjur, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Šmartno ob Paki, Solčava, Šoštanj, Štore, Tabor, Velenje, Vitanje, Vojnik, Vransko, Kranj, Puconci, Šalovci, Sv. Andraž v Slovenskih Goricah, and Sveti Tomaž. These areas join previously listed regions such as Rogatec, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Kamnik, Komenda, Cerkvenjak, Beltinci, Cankova, Ljutomer, Moravske Toplice, Razkrižje, Tišina, Cirkulane, Dornava, Gorišnica, Hajdina, Juršinci, Majšperk, Markovci, Ormož, Podlehnik, Ptuj, Središče ob Dravi, Videm, Zavrč, Žetale, Črna na Koroškem, Dravograd, Mežica, Mislinja, Prevalje, and Slovenj Gradec.

The Ministry of Economic Development is collecting claims from individuals and businesses who suffered losses due to the storms. Affected parties can submit their claims electronically via the ministry's website using a designated form. At this stage, the submission involves estimating the damage incurred on machinery, equipment, inventory, or income loss. If the government allocates funds to address these damages, claimants will need to provide supporting documentation such as valuation reports for physical assets or accounting data for lost revenue.

If the estimated damage exceeds 0.3 percent of the planned state budget revenues, the conditions for declaring a natural disaster will be met. In such cases, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning will prepare a program to mitigate the effects of the damage based on collected data.

The most significant damage was reported in the night of June 10 from the municipality of Žetale. On the following night, June 11, the highest damage was recorded in the municipalities of Komenda and Cerklje na Gorenjskem, where strong winds and hail caused extensive destruction. Additionally, the area around Podravje experienced substantial agricultural losses due to hail.

Prime Minister Janez Janša visited Komenda after the storm and promised immediate state assistance. He stated that the government would do everything within its power to expedite the process of providing aid, ensuring that the procedures for allocating help are as quick as possible. His visit underscored the government’s commitment to addressing the aftermath of the storms and supporting affected communities.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and are preparing for potential further developments. They emphasize the importance of timely reporting by affected individuals and businesses to ensure accurate assessment of the damage and efficient allocation of resources. As the evaluation process continues, more information about the extent of the damage and the necessary steps for recovery will emerge. The government remains focused on providing swift and effective support to all impacted areas.