Burgas Province

Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea Coast Returns to Normal after Floods

State of emergency is to remain in the municipalities of Primorsko, Sozopol and Tsarevo, located along the southern Black Sea coast, Bulgarian authorities say.

The situation is however easing down after Tuesday and Wednesday's torrential rains caused the Dyavolska and Ropotamo rivers to swell.

State of Emergency Declared in Another Eastern Bulgarian Municipality

State of emergency has been declared in Bulgaria's Northeastern Byala municipality over the heavy rains, mayor Anastas Trendafilov said, Wednesday.

There are reports of flooded buildings, the strong winds have knocked down branches and whole trees. There are damages along the beaches and the street pavements, too, Bulgarian Telegraph Agency reports.

Widespread Violations Found at 97 Bulgaria's Beaches

A total of 80 violations have been found during the inspection of 97 beaches along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast last month, Regional Development Minister Desislava Terzieva said.

The most common violations concern the provision of lifeguarding services, as well as medical care irregularities, 24 Chasa informs.

Heavy Traffic Jams Along Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea Coast

A nearly 7-km-long traffic jam has clogged the roads between Bulgaria's Black Sea towns of Pomorie and Aheloy on Friday afternoon.

It takes as long as an hour to travel the distance, Bulgaria's National Radio (BNR) reports. Kilometers-long traffic jam was also generated in the opposite direction - from Sunny Beach resort to Aheloy.

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