Share

Text size

Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Heavy rains cause power shortage, flooding in different parts of Bulgaria

published on 1/11/21 12:38 PM

Photo: BGNES

A yellow code alert for significant precipitation is in force throughout Bulgaria today. In 5 districts of Southern and Southeastern Bulgaria the code is orange, as larger amounts of rain are expected there. Rainfall will continue until Wednesday-Thursday, after which a sharp drop in temperatures is expected.

Currently, a number of settlements in the Vidin region and in the region of Montana are without electricity or have problems with power supply, said Borislava Lukanova from the electricity distribution company CEZ, which supplies electricity to Western Bulgaria.

Due to the worsened meteorological situation, dozens of households in Vratsa and Mezdra have been without electricity since last night. Heavy rains and wet snow on Sunday caused icy roads in many places in the region.

The municipality of Trun declared a state of emergency after the Erma River overflowed its bed close to Trun, flooding houses and yards.

Fallen branches and stones hinder traffic on the roads in different parts of the country.

Heavy snowfall has closed the traffic via Petrohan mountain pass.

One of the tributaries of overflowing Iskar river has overflown its bed, flooding a bridge in the vicinity of the town of Novi Iskar as several cars have been affected. Due to the rapid reaction of the local emergency team and of volunteers immediate assistance has been provided and there are no casualties.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News electricity Erma River Iskar River power supply rain rainfall state of emergency Trun Western Bulgaria

Gallery

More from category

We mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

On June 26, people around the world are encouraged to take an active stance against the spread of drug addiction. On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, municipal institutions in Sofia, with the..

published on 6/26/24 6:05 AM

Stormy Wednesday with hot sun in the sky

Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with clouds developing over the western half of the country in the afternoon. There will be brief showers, thunderstorms and a chance of hail. The phenomena will be intense in mountainous areas. Maximum temperatures will..

published on 6/25/24 7:05 PM

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov pays a working visit to Vienna

Caretaker Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov is attending the ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum countries in Vienna, the Ministry of Interior's press center reported. The conference is held within the framework of the Austrian..

published on 6/25/24 6:08 PM

1
2
3
4
5
6
..
10

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder
Min: 20 | Max: 30

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

MOST VIEWED

Bulgarian Development Bank to finance the country's defense industry

The Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) is starting "unlimited" financing for the country's defense industry. According to caretaker Minister of..

published on 6/25/24 5:49 PM

Hot weather persists

On Tuesday it will be mostly sunny before noon, with light to moderate east-northeasterly winds in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures will be between..

published on 6/24/24 7:05 PM

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov pays a working visit to Vienna

Caretaker Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov is attending the ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum countries in Vienna, the Ministry of..

published on 6/25/24 6:08 PM

shopify analytics ecommerce
tracking