Weekend Weather Alert: Bulgaria to Experience Sudden Temperature Drop and Thunderstorms
This weekend, Bulgaria is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather, bidding farewell to the recent heat wave
Main streets in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have been flooded after torrential rains drenched the city on Wednesday.
The high level of collected water brought traffic along major arteries to a standstill, the Civil Defence service reported.
Strong winds that blew in the town the previous night broke branches, damaging draining facilities and clogging shafts.
Meanwhile three villages in the municipality of Montana, Northweastern Bulgaria, suffered electricity blackouts following a night of strong winds and heavy rain.
The rain showers will continue in the next few days, coupled with thunderstorms.
Forecasts warn of a sharp decline in temperates by 10-12C with highs pushing the mercury no more than 23-28C.
The only safe haven from the rainy spell can be found in the eastern regions, where the sun will be shining and temperatures will reach 33-35C.
On February 20, Bulgaria will experience freezing cold temperatures across the country. In most regions, the lows will range from minus 14°C to minus 8°C
Due to heavy snowfall, the Trakia highway has been closed from Karnobat to Burgas
A hurricane-force wind is blowing over the Shipka Pass, creating severe snowdrifts and reducing visibility to zero on the Kran-Shipka road
On February 19, temperatures across Bulgaria will range from minus 8°C to 3°C
An orange code has been issued for heavy snowfall in the regions of Razgrad, Silistra, Dobrich, Shumen, and Targovishte, with some areas expected to accumulate up to 25 centimeters of snow
Snowfall across the country will gradually subside, with cloud cover beginning to break.
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