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Thirteen of twenty-eight Bulgarian regions have been placed under a "Red Index" alert over a high risk of fire, the national weather service says.
The regions affected are Pleven, Ruse, Targovishte, Razgrad, Silistra, Dobrich, Varna, Burgas, Yambol, Kardzhali, Haskovo, Stara Zagora and Sliven, according to the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)'s website.
The risk of wildfires that could spread quickly covering large areas, making it more difficult for firefighters to put them out, is high for the regions in question, NIMH says.
Wildfires have raged across Bulgaria in the past few days as thermometers hit 38 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, devastating areas of forests, meadows, crops, and property.
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Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
Romanian media outlets have reported that storm "Renata" has made landfall in Romania, bringing with it strong winds and heavy precipitation. Following two weeks of record high temperatures, the mercury has plummeted by 15-20 degrees Celsius, as reported
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