Tag:Water shortages
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Kamchia Dam Faces Critical Water Shortage Amid Management Failures
Bulgaria’s Kamchia Dam faces a critical water shortage, with only 108 days of supply left amid a severe drought. Former Environment Minister Emil Dimitrov urged urgent action, citing mismanagement, outdated infrastructure, and missed opportunities to mitigate the crisis
Bulgaria
Water Shortages Plague Velingrad for Fifth Day Amid Repair Work by NEC
The disruption is due to planned repair work carried out by the National Electric Company (NEC), leaving thousands of residents in the town's "Kamenitsa" neighborhood without reliable access to water
Bulgaria
Critical Water Shortages Plague Bulgaria’s Pleven Amid Drought and Delays
The immediate response plan centers on upgrading the "Bivolare" pumping station by replacing outdated pipes that have contributed to water loss. Despite efforts to modernize the pumping station, water loss due to aging infrastructure remains a pervasive issue
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Faces Water Crisis: Severe Drought Affects 500,000 and Sparks Ecological Concerns
The situation is particularly dire at the "Koprinka" dam, which is reported to be only 13 percent full. This critical shortfall has led to fears of a potential ecological disaster, including a mass fish die-off
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St Kitts and Nevis: PM Terrance Drew appreciates SKNLP for their efforts to address water shortages
Cayon, St Kitts and Nevis: Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, expressed his appreciation towards St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) for their efforts to manage the water shortages experienced by residents of the twin island Federation from the past few weeks
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Six Bulgarians Convicted of Espionage for Russia Await Sentencing in London
The verdict, delivered after a multi-day trial at the Old Bailey, follows a sweeping investigation that uncovered a sophisticated spy ring working to surveil Kremlin dissidents and Western targets between 2020 and 2023
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Hailstorms Devastate Villages in Bulgaria’s Asenovgrad Region
In Topolovo, streets were blanketed in ice following the storm, and reports emerged of shattered car windows and widespread crop destruction. Local mayor Kodjaali confirmed that the hail caused significant damage to agricultural yields and lamented the lack of a timely warning from the Asenovgrad municipality
Series of Minor Earthquakes Recorded Across Bulgaria, No Damage Reported
Earlier in the day, two additional seismic events were registered. The first took place at 5:07 a.m. near the town of Petrich in Southwestern Bulgaria. This quake measured 2.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts