Code Orange Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Bulgaria
The weather forecast for Bulgaria on August 29, 2024, indicates a Code Orange alert for precipitation
Unusually heavy rains yesterday triggered landslides in northwestern Kenya. 56 people were killed, Reuters reported, citing local government officials.
Heavy rainfall began on Friday in the West Pokot district, which borders Uganda. During the night the situation worsened and the rains caused flooding.
Officials say the villages have been cut off by flooded roads and at least one bridge was reportedly swept away.Yesterday it became clear that 56 people were killed.
There are also missing people. Rescue operations are hampered by the ongoing rainfall and fog. Army and police officers were sent to the affected areas.
Researchers have warned that warming the oceans is causing unpredictable climate change in East Africa, Reuters notes.
A drone spotted near Sofia Airport caused flight delays last night, the airport’s press center confirmed, as reported by BTA.
A person was killed in a shooting in Brussels on Friday, believed to be connected to clashes between rival drug gangs, the local prosecutor’s office reported, citing Reuters.
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