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State of Emergency Declared in Many Regions of Bulgaria, Heavy Rains Caused Massive Power Outage
More than 100 residential areas in the northwestern regions of Bulgaria were left without power last night owing to the damage caused by the heavy rains. Energy company crews are making repairs and work will continue until power supply is restored.
The situation is most severe in western Bulgaria.
Bulgaria: Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Overflow, Emergency Situation Declared in Tran
Heavy rains in recent days have increased river levels in Pernik region. In some places rivers have overflown their banks and caused flooding, and a state of emergency was declared in the town of Tran, BNR reported. It is in force as of today and will last for 7 days.
Mountain Climbers Join Campaign For Local Nature-Protection Referendum
Over 400 people, including representatives of tourist companies and residents of town of Tran, a small town in Tran Municipality, Pernik Province, announced that they're against the investment intensions to develop a gold mine in the region.