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The barbecues out, the grass has had it's 1st cut, and I've got heat bumps on my arms for the first time ever!!

Well, there has to be a downside somewhere!!

How terrible this must be for all those people living there. Once again we see massive floods in Europe this has become the norm from climate change now if only the ignorant will wake up in their opposition to saving our planet.

it is on the post Admin ..just have to scroll down after the blank space for it and more photos......

varnagirl wrote:

it is on the post Admin ..just have to scroll down after the blank space for it and more photos......

I know I thought I would add it here too

[size=50:811v8r2s]BBC News

[size=150:811v8r2s]Bulgaria floods: At least 10 killed in port city of Varna

The Black Sea town of Varna has received the equivalent of a month's rainfall in 24 hours

At least 10 people have died and several are missing after torrential rain and heavy floods hit eastern Bulgaria, officials say.

Floodwaters in the Black Sea port city of Varna surged up to 1m (3.2ft).

Many residents had to be rescued as cars were swept away. Hundreds have been left without electricity or food.

There have been hailstorms and heavy rain in several parts of Bulgaria in recent days. Forecasts say the extreme weather is set to continue.


The fast-rising waters swept away cars and flooded homes

The floodwaters arrived so quickly that some people were caught by surprise

The flooding in Bulgaria follows on from similar deluges in the Balkans last month

More bad weather is forecast for the end of the week
Forecasters said that the equivalent of a month's worth of rain fell in the regions of Varna and Burgas over the last 24 hours.

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The tragedy is enormous. I am here on a street in the suburb of Aspruhovo. The street is not here, the houses are not here, there are cars on top of each other,"
Varna mayor Ivan Portnih was quoted by the Reuters new agency as saying.

Fire-fighters in the town of Kilifarevo in central Bulgaria rescued 11 people from the tops of their houses, police said.

Last month nearby Serbia and Bosnia were hit by the worst flooding since modern records began.

Words cannot describe this situation, it is frightening and the fact that water can be so dangerous and we can't do a thing about it is very worrying. Looking at those pictures makes you wonder how a car weighing one ton can be lifted and swept away and nothing can be done to stop it
A total disaster and the loss of life makes it a major catastrophe

Gosh we don't know how lucky we are until we see something like this - Our thoughts and prayer are with everyone in these areas hope they stay safe and out of harms way.

Seen this on Faceboook from the Sofia news update

British Embassy Sofia's status update.
Expression of sympathy from the British Embassy

British Embassy Sofia
With regard to the flooding in the regions of Varna and Dobrich, Ambassador Jonathan Allen express condolences: “On behalf of the people of the United Kingdom and the British community in Bulgaria, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of flooding in Varna and Dobrich. The thoughts of all of us are with them. The flags at the Embassy and Residence will fly at half-mast today and on Monday as a mark of respect.”

Във връзка с бедствието в района на Варна и Добрич, посланик Джонатан Алън изказва съболезнования: „От името на британския народ и британската общност в България, бих искал да изкажа най-дълбоки съболезнования на семействата и приятелите на жертвите в наводненията във Варна и Добрич. Те са в мислите ни. Днес и в понеделник знамената над посолството и резиденцията ще бъдат наполовина спуснати в знак на съпричастност.“

dont think I shall be going to do a shop in Asperuhovo for a few days

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Today, June 20, 2014 09:12

warning for Dobrich



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Authorities in the region expect a tidal wave, urged people to evacuate
June 20, 2014 eleven forty-one | Darik Dobrich

Hundreds of tourists in water trapped in "
Albena"
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bTVnews

Today, June 20, 2014 17:10
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Tourists in distress at the resort "
Albena"
. 600 people are in the water trap. The resort is flooded and putting the people can only be done with helicopters. The road-plots "
Albena"
is under water. Six hotels are isolated under deep water. In one of them runs the evacuation of some 600 tourists as rising water is undermined. Besides helicopters, heavy equipment exports tourists and their baggage. They will be accommodated in the neighboring hotels. Communications in the area are very difficult, a few hours is no electricity, landlines are off mobile connection interrupted.
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Very sad indeed, the Bulgarians have very little but they have each other which is more than most can say around the world.

VG for the updates -it is heartbreaking to see and hear such awful news. Thankfully the EU and the government are working together now to aid were they can, but it is all those poor people who will be left with little or nothing and will have to start all over again. I do hope their government will help. :Angel2:There is a fundraiser on Facebook too.

Some people here in UK are still waiting for Governmant help for suffering loss of homes and businesses in the terrible flooding occurring last December. Natural disasters occur worldwide unfortunately. I feel that unless people can physically or financially help those in trouble its pointless making comments on a forum which none will probably read anyway but be busy mopping up or sitting on a rooftop waiting for rescue.

Oldun thank you for our comments and yes you are probably right regardng public help however, I would say never undersetimate the kindness and good will shown by many people in times of disaster. No they can't bring back what was lost nor their family and friends but having someone there to support and help where needed is a godsend it itself, this is what matters most - The rest are materil things that can be replaced. So even on a forum one person can read and make difference, financially, physically or even in prayers. We all need to remember it could happen to us one day.

Oddy...

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Bulgaria's Environment Ministry Warns of Impending Risk of Floods

Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment and Waters has warned on Monday of possible sudden local floods in the next few days.

Based on the current meteorological situation, the levels of the rivers Arda, Maritsa and Tundzha are expected to go up on Monday and Tuesday.

Waters may rise due to the controlled drainage of micro-dams, the press center of the Environment Ministry informs.

At present, the highest levels are recorded for the rivers Rusenski Lom, Tundzha near Elhovo and Yantra near Karantsi.