This small country is famous for its blanket of golden sands, majestic mountains and gentle sea.Where is Bulgaria?It stretches on the west coast of the Black Sea and is considered a great place to relax and my health.
Tourists love to travel to these places, as in Bulgaria abundance of nature reserves and national parks.In addition, many tempted by the mild climate.However, travelers who visited Bulgaria in the summer of 2014, with no luck.Floods in Bulgaria - the phenomenon of infrequent.And it happened because of the incessant rains in the country.
How it all began
In June 2014, the media were full of news: "Bulgaria.Flooding in Varna ".Journalists have been displayed in his articles that powerful mudslides literally swept on its way buildings, trees and cars.Especially hard hit Asparuhovo quarter.
Many visitors and local residents witnessed the emerging disaster.Eyewitnesses who were peacefully sitting in a cafe in the city of Varna, said that at first there was heavy downpour.It lasted more than 2 hours with increasing intensity.
Soon the water to people's eyes began to rise.The first city is filled with sounds of alarms, which were triggered on the overturned cars.Also he carried on a wave of street bushes, boxes and bicycles.
particularly affected lowland city of Varna, which constantly raises the water level due to the inability to completely spill.In areas that are located in the high areas, the disaster affected population and their homes are not so violently.
caused flooding
All nights were rescue operations, during which it was revealed 12 dead.Among them were children.The researchers reported that on 19 June in Bulgaria had the monthly average rain.Although rainfall was noted throughout the country, affected to a greater extent those areas that were in the lowlands.
Also, experts point out that were violated security measures.For example, the drainage system could undermine the illegal construction and logging in the area Dzhanavara.The local population believes that the cause of the floods could be a breakthrough in the area of the reservoir.
Flooding in Primorsko.Bulgaria
southern coast of the country also came under attack.The elements did not spare the beautiful town of Primorsko.He is known for its children's summer camps, and is particularly popular with visitors and locals.
in that ill-fated day in the city there was flooding due to the fact that the river Ropotamo and Dyavolska overflowed.Flash flood affected Golden Sands in Bulgaria, which are so fond of visiting children.The most affected in the area of household gardens and villages fun and Yasnaya Polyana.
A beloved Pearl beach was washed away with water.Water invasion of the city was accompanied by a storm and a thunderstorm that only aggravated the situation.State of emergency declared as floods occurred in Primorsko.Bulgaria in this period was bubbling muddy streams and shocked eroded terrain.Riverfront Ropotamo was completely littered with fallen trees.Therefore, road going in that direction, were quickly closed.
Flooding in Albena.Bulgaria
During the widespread flooding of tourists, vacationers in Albena, were evacuated from the disaster area urgently.The first ones were flooded hotel which is located close to the Balata Reserve.
most affected by the violence of rains hotel "Georgana."Newspapers and television informed that flood mercilessly swept away everything in its path.Golden Sands in Bulgaria were ruthlessly swept away and carried out by sea.
Before his departure home, guests of this country have been placed in hotels in the resort of Albena, which was not affected by the devastating element.Despite the fact that many vacation was spoiled, people reacted with understanding to the situation.
not the first time recorded flooding in Bulgaria, including in Albena.It was decided that it was necessary to explore the riverbed Batovska and ascertain the reasons for exit of water from the shore.Experts immediately began to estimates and projections to prevent flooding in Bulgaria in the future.
losses and assistance
during disasters invaluable assistance provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Fire Bulgaria.Also, city officials responded to the neighboring regions.Albena was given a different all-terrain vehicles, which greatly facilitated the movement of problem.
flooding in Bulgaria and affected the town of Dobrich.According to statistics, 19 June 2014 by the invasion of water in this city suffered material 7 families.At that time, the city authorities have introduced a warning about temporary drinking water and electricity.It is estimated that by the floods affected 700 dwellings.
President flood
After a few days were carried out all the necessary work, the external changes in Bulgaria is still very conspicuous.In those days, the President of Bulgaria Pleven, visited the most affected areas of Dobrich and Varna.In his address, he stressed that the spontaneous wave caused considerable damage to the inhabitants of the country, damaging infrastructure and in general a negative impact on the Bulgarian economy.
With great sympathy the president reacted to the families of the victims by declaring June 21 a day of mourning.Parallel to this, the Bulgarian government has planned the construction of social housing for the affected population and the allocation of funds for the repair of damaged roads.
