They are taking preventive measures because of the upcoming strong winds and rains – Bulgaria

Information about the meteorological situation in the country has been received at the National Operational Center of the National Fire Protection Agency, according to which strong winds and rain are comingreported the Ministry of the Interior.

For November 18 (Saturday) has been announced “code orange” for strong northwest wind with speed 10 – 15 m/s.

► Expectations are in the regions Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Lovech, Silistra, Dobrich, Varna, Shumen, Burgas, Sliven, Sofiaska, Pernik, Targovishte the urges to reach up to 25-30 m/s.

Saturday hazardous weather warning: Yellow and orange wind code across the country (MAP)

Rain falls with amounts of 15-35 l/sq.m are expected in the regions Dobrich, Varna and Burgas.

According to the hydrological forecast of NIMH-MOES in the next 48 hours this may cause river levels to rise in Danube, Black Sea, Eastern White Sea and Western White Sea basins.

Given a dynamic weather forecast DG “Fire Safety and Protection of the Population” sent to regional governors instructions for undertaking on additional measuresunder their powers under the Disaster Protection Act.

Additional instructions have also been given to the regional directorates “Fire Safety and Protection of the Population” to increase preparedness in the event of emergency situations. The directors of the ODMVR in the areas with “orange code” have also been notified of the forecasts.