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The situation in the country is normalizing after the snow and torrential rains

In Haskovo region, the situation is calming down after rivers overflowed in several settlements

Feb 23, 2026 07:12 58

The situation in the country is normalizing after the snow and torrential rains  - 1

The situation in the country is normalizing after the heavy rainfall in recent days. In Haskovo region, the situation is calming down after rivers overflowed in several settlements.

Incoming waters flooded yards in the Simeonovgrad village of Kalugerovo and buildings in the Dimitrovgrad quarter of “Iztok”. Today, high river levels are being monitored with increased attention, especially that of Maritsa.

A partial state of emergency is still in effect in Ardino Municipality, Kardzhali region. For the seventh time this year, the Arda River flooded a bridge near the village of Kitnitsa. Due to periodic flooding, the facility, which is the only transport link for 6 villages, has already been compromised.

The level of the Yantra River in Veliko Tarnovo is gradually falling, after reaching one meter below the risk level on Saturday. There is no danger of overflow at this time, but all reservoirs are under constant monitoring due to the intense snowmelt.

The partial state of emergency remains in force in the village of Obruchishte, Galabovo municipality, although the situation in the village is normalizing. In the lowest part of the village, the ground floors and basements of 6 houses are flooded, there are no injured or distressed people.