Send to KindleAs much of Western Bulgaria has seen floods because of torrential rain, the highest amount of rain was recorded in the city of Blagoevgrad – 60 liters per square meters in just 20 hours.
Most of the streets looked like rivers on Saturday as a result of the unstopping rain, with dozens of buildings being flooded – both homes and commercial premises.
The amount of rain in the capital Sofia reached 47 liters per square meter, with the Iskar River rising by 1.5 meters nearly reaching the level of several bridges. Emergency units managed to "unclog" the dangerous sections using bulldozers.
Dupnitsa, Pernik and Radomir in the Sofia region remain the most affected by the rains and the rising rivers will hundreds of homes flooded in villages, and floods and landslides closing railway lines and roads.
The torrential rains also affected the region of Vratsa, where the rain amount reached 50 liters per square meter.
Tsvetan Tsvetanov, a senior official of the Bulgarian Civil Protection Service (not to be confused with Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov) said that the global warming has caused a very untypical situation for Bulgaria's climate in which there are enormous amounts of rain within a very short period of time.
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During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
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
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