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Southwest Bulgaria hit by flooding and heavy rain

Tue, Nov 10 2009 10:46 CET

byNick Iliev

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Southwest Bulgaria hit by flooding and heavy rain

Regions in southwestern Bulgaria are reeling from sustained torrential rains that have causes extensive flooding in villages in the Municipality of Kyustendil, Bulgarian media reported on November 10 2009.

The villages of Dolno Selo, Garlyano, and Rasovo have been heavily affected by a combination of heavy precipitation and the Bistritsa river which over-flooded.

Once the river burst its banks, the surge of water has threatened, and damaged infrastructural installations, residential and administrative buildings in the area, as well as the hydro-electric power plant situated in proximity to the village, Focus news agency said

The torrent of water, mud and debris also swept away a bridge in the village of Rasovo. Roads have been affected and power lines have been brought down. Rescue units are being sent to the area to help residents and restore downed power lines.

The downpour also caused extensive damages in a number of villages around Petrich, a town on the border with Greece in southwest Bulgaria, reports say.

A destructive sludge of water and mud had caused further landslides and damages in and around the villages of Gabrene, Yavornitsa and Klyuch. Disaster Relief Units have been sent to the area to provide assistance.

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