Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Flooding Along Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea Coast
Cars and camping caravans were sent into the sea as flooding from torrential rain inundated homes, hotels, and a campsite in Bulgaria. Authorities say at least two people died and they are still searching for a mother and child who were swept away.
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A woman looks at a car floating in the sea in the town of Tsarevo, on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. on September 6.
At least two men have died, and a search for a mother and child continues following torrential rains that caused widespread flooding in the region.
At least two men have died, and a search for a mother and child continues following torrential rains that caused widespread flooding in the region.
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A man looks at a damaged caravan that was washed away by severe flooding.
The missing mother and child were last seen in their car when the damaged bridge they were attempting to cross was swept out into the sea.
The missing mother and child were last seen in their car when the damaged bridge they were attempting to cross was swept out into the sea.
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A damaged campsite in Tsarevo. The death toll from the severe storms that struck Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece rose to 11 people on September 6.
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A table and chair near damaged caravans at a campsite.
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One of the roads leading into Tsarevo has been closed as floodwaters swept away bridges and triggered landslides.
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Electricity was cut off in several areas due to the risk of electric shock.
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The mayor of Tsarevo, Georgi Lapchev, announced a state of emergency on September 5 that will last at least five days.
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A woman cleans debris on the beach.
