Record Winter Tourism Numbers Reported in Bansko
Bansko, Bulgaria's premier mountain resort, experienced a surge in winter tourism, with more than 190,000 visitors flocking to its slopes during the season
Intensive snow melting in the Pirin Mountain might cause a doubling of water levels in the rivers passing through Bulgaria's nearby prime winter resort, Bansko.
Local authorities said that in the past 24 hours a significant increase has already been observed.
A similar situation is reported for the nearby town of Razlog, and extensive monitoring will be conducted in the next few days to prevent flooding.
Cleaning and reconstruction works of river beds in both Bansko and Razlog are underway.
In past years, the river Glazne has gone out of its bed during intensive snow melting, causing property damage in Bansko.
Critics have said that flooding has been rendered easier by improper development of Bansko as a resort, including erosion of ski slopes, overconstruction, and improper management of the river beds.
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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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