Overall Green Flood in Bulgaria from 24 Aug 2026 01:00 UTC to 26 Aug 2026 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Bulgaria

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1104120
Death:	0
Displaced:	7
Countries:	Bulgaria
From - To	24 Aug - 26 Aug

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Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria, Late August 2026Local officials reported flooding in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria, in late August 2026. An intense storm with heavy rain caused rapid flash flooding on the Shashka and Zlinska rivers. Floodwaters carried large quantities of mud, rocks, trees and other debris through the affected area. Electricity and drinking water supply was interrupted. A state of disaster was declared in Strumyani municipality on 25 August.Wed 26 Aug 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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