Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Rainfalls in Ardino cut off link to several villages

Photo: BNR - Radio Kardzhali

A partial state of emergency has been declared in the municipality of Ardino in southern Bulgaria, because of the heavy rainfall in the region.

The rising waters of the Arda River flooded the bridge near the village of Kitnitsa. The bridge connects eight villages in the municipality and is the only road link for local people. When the Arda River rises, the water overflows and crossing the bridge is dangerous and that is why the villages remain without a transport connection for the time being.

There are currently no reports of other damages caused by the downpour, Valya Apostolova, correspondent of the BNR in Kardzhali, informed.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Brussels raises 2025 growth forecast for Bulgarian economy

Bulgaria’s GDP is expected to grow 3% this year, the European Commission said in its Autumn Economic Forecast, as reported by BTA. The projection marks an upgrade from the 2% growth rate estimated in the Commission’s spring outlook. The expected GDP..

published on 11/17/25 1:44 PM
Zhecho Stankov

Lukoil sanctions derogation can be expended if necessary, says Energy Minister Stankov

Bulgaria has no additional conditions from the United States for the exception of the sanctions imposed on Lukoil to enter into force, Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov told BNT.  If necessary, the postponement of the sanctions against Lukoil can be..

published on 11/17/25 12:21 PM
Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov (L) takes the helm from Elmedin Konaković

In 2026, Bulgaria takes over the presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region for the second time

In 2026, Bulgaria will assume the presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region for the second time. The symbolic handover of the presidency took place during the 14 th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) held in..

published on 11/17/25 10:02 AM