Trees fell, transportation was disrupted: High winds caused a state of emergency to be declared in the country
A state of emergency was declared in Vratsa, Bulgaria, as the wind speed exceeded 110 kilometers per hour, and transportation disruptions occurred in Sofia.
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- A state of emergency was declared in Vratsa, Bulgaria, as the wind speed exceeded 110 kilometers per hour.
- Trees fell and transportation disruptions occurred in the capital Sofia.
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Why It Matters
Meteorological warning levels have been increased due to adverse weather conditions and storms in Bulgaria.
In the statement made by Vratsa Municipality, it was reported that the wind speed exceeded 110 kilometers per hour.
It was stated in the statement that trees fell down, branches were broken, metal roof coverings were torn off and various items were blown away due to the strong wind, and a state of emergency was declared in the city.
In the statement, citizens were asked not to leave their homes as long as dangerous weather conditions continued.
In the capital Sofia, many trees fell down and transportation was disrupted due to strong winds reaching 90-95 kilometers per hour.
In the statement made by the Sofia Municipality, it was reported that 120 reports were received regarding fallen trees, 15 reports regarding collapsed fence panels and 3 reports regarding damaged traffic lights.
While the Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) declared a red alert for the Vratsa region, an orange warning was issued in 9 regions of the country and a yellow code warning was issued in 17 regions.
Open Questions
- Has anyone been injured or lost their life due to the strong wind?
- What is the extent of material damage?
