Holidaymakers planning a trip to a European Union resort have been cautioned about dangerous floods that have claimed the lives of three individuals. Bulgaria’s seaside resort of Burgas Province has witnessed harrowing scenes as flooding wreaked havoc in various villages. This calamity has prompted a state of emergency in Southeastern Bulgaria and along the Black Sea coast.
Minister Daniel Mitov confirmed the tragic fatalities, including one individual who perished in a building’s basement when water broke through. The other casualties were rescue team members responding to distress calls. Efforts by emergency services, including naval support, are ongoing to locate missing persons.
The devastating floods have resulted in cars and caravans being swept into the sea, with some individuals feared to have been lost forever, as per reports from BTA. Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov stated readiness to deploy additional resources if requested by the Ministry of Interior.
The military has dispatched rescue teams on two boats to assist those affected by the floods. Inclement weather is forecasted for the region in the next day, prompting the deployment of over 10 fire trucks across the broader Black Sea region, including Elenite, to aid flood-affected residents, as reported by Bulgaria’s NOVA TV.
Footage depicting water inundating the streets of Elenite and partially submerging a car has been circulating. Meanwhile, in other parts of Europe, severe flooding caused chaos in popular Spanish destinations such as Ibiza, Formentera, and Valencia earlier in the week.
Holidaymakers preparing to travel abroad have been advised to exercise caution following a red weather alert issued by forecasters. Disruptive weather conditions led to water entering Ibiza airport, disrupting baggage security operations. Additionally, vehicles were seen submerged in floodwaters in various parts of Spain.
Similar distressing scenes have unfolded in Greece, particularly in beloved locations like Corfu, Oiniades, and Aitoliko in Aitoloakarnania, where residents found themselves stranded in their homes due to rising water levels.
