Power Restoration Efforts Continue in Western Bulgaria; 20 Villages in Veliko Tarnovo Region Affected
Efforts to restore power in parts of Western Bulgaria are ongoing, with teams from "Eлектрохолд" working to resolve outages, the company reports. Heavy snow cover and strong winds persist in affected areas, leading to frequent treefalls that cause power lines to snap and disrupt electricity supply.
All "EРМ Запад" teams are deployed on the ground, with the company’s coordination center redeploying personnel to the most affected regions. By 2:00 PM, power has been restored in the village of Borovets. However, conditions remain challenging in the municipalities of Troyan, Lovech, and Samokov.
Around 95% of power outages are attributed to trees falling onto electrical conductors, many of which are located outside designated service zones.
Power Disruptions in 20 Villages in Veliko Tarnovo Region
In Veliko Tarnovo region, around 20 villages are or have been experiencing power disruptions, according to the press center of the regional administration. Initially, 25 settlements were affected, but crews from the electricity distribution company have been swiftly addressing and resolving the issues. A majority of these villages are in the Elena Balkan area.
Roads are passable despite winter conditions, with some reports of fallen branches and trees on road surfaces. Emergency teams in the affected municipalities are working to clear these obstructions.
A major breakdown in the water supply to Svistov, caused by an aging pipeline in the "Паметниците" area, has disrupted water supply to the city, according to Mayor Gencho Genchev. Repairs are underway to restore service within the day. No other affected settlements have been reported, excluding those on special regimes.
The regional governor urges citizens to exercise caution if traveling, ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy.
