During the night, the weather will be mostly clear with a light southerly wind. A cold atmospheric front will pass over the country on Friday. Winds will shift from the west-northwest and will strengthen. Cumulonimbus clouds will develop in the afternoon hours, bringing short but locally intense rain showers and thunderstorms to many areas. Hail is also possible. Maximum temperatures will range from 28°C–31°C in parts of Western Bulgaria to 35°C–37°C in.. See more

Currently, we cannot speak of a critical water shortage regarding drinking and domestic water supply, Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov said at an extraordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water discussing a draft decision to address the country’s problem.  According to Manol Genov, the 52 reservoirs for which the ministry grants water use permits are in good condition in terms of water reserves despite the dry spring and.. See more

Seventy fires have been registered in Bulgaria over the past 24 hours—half the number compared to previous days, reported Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, Director of the Fire Safety and Civil Protection Directorate General. He described the situation as relatively calm, because the recent rainfall has helped reduce both the number and severity of the fires. ''It is noticeable that in recent years, the fire season starts earlier and ends later. We.. See more