Bulgaria Faces Severe Water Scarcity: Alarming Decline in Resources Reported

During a National Assembly hearing on water scarcity, alarming data was presented about the state of Bulgaria's water resources and access to water for domestic and irrigation needs. Environment and Water Minister Petar Dimitrov highlighted a troubling trend of persistent drought and reduced water runoff, particularly severe in the Danube Plain, where runoff has decreased by 82% compared to last year. The World Meteorological Organization identified 2022 as the driest year in three decades, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

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