Partial State of Emergency Declared in Gelemenovo,Bulgaria Following Flooding
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As of December 25,2024,a partial state of emergency has been declared for the village of Gelemenovo,Bulgaria,following heavy rainfall that caused the Telki Dere river too overflow its banks. The declaration was made by Pazardzhik Mayor Petar Kulenski on his Facebook profile. https://www.facebook.com/petar.kulenski/
Flooding and Emergency Response
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time, the Telki Dere river rapidly rose due to the intense rainfall, breaching a dyke at the lowest point of Gelemenovo, near the village stadium. This resulted in flooding of yards and ground floors of several homes.
Mayor Kulenski praised the swift response of local authorities and volunteers, stating, “Here is the moment to thank the mayors of Gelemenovo and Saraya, the teams of Irrigation Systems, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Fire Department, the regional administration, volunteers, as well as the owners of quarries and construction companies, who provided construction mechanization and rock mass, and thanks to their quick reaction, the dam of Telki Dere was strengthened in the compromised sections and more serious consequences for the settlement were prevented.”
Ongoing mitigation Efforts
Crews from the Irrigation Systems are continuing to reinforce the levee throughout the night as the water level recedes. An interdepartmental commission will assess the damage caused by the flooding, and a plan for cleanup and repairs will be implemented.
Road Flooding and Traffic Disruption
Eyewitness reports shared on social media indicated that a section of the Pazardzhik-Boshulya road, in the direction of Vetren, was also flooded. Road Police teams were dispatched to the location to warn drivers and monitor the situation. https://focus-news.net/news/69911/darzhavna-agencia-za-zashchita-v-pazardzhik-obqvi-chastichno-izvonedredno-polozhenie-v-gelemenovo.html
Key Takeaways
* A partial state of emergency is in effect for Gelemenovo, Bulgaria, due to flooding from the Telki Dere river.
* Rapid response from local authorities and volunteers prevented more severe consequences.
* Efforts to reinforce the levee are ongoing.
* A section of the Pazardzhik-Boshulya road was temporarily flooded, causing traffic disruptions.
This situation highlights the importance of preparedness and rapid response in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events. Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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