Flood crises in Bulgaria in the period 2010 – 2020

Authors

  • Ralitza Berberova New Bulgarian University
  • Bilyana Kostova New Bulgarian University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33919/ansd.25.10.3

Keywords:

Floods, crises, monitoring, Bulgaria, sustainable development goals

Abstract

Research results of official statistical data on flood crises that occurred in Bulgaria for the period from 2010 to 2020 by region are presented. Monitoring their occurrence and spread is an important element for their prevention and contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals. The results show that flood crises are registered every year and in every region of our country. The results show that over 54% of these crises were in the period 2010–2013, with the peak in 2012. Their minimum were in 2018. Sliven, Smolyan and Burgas are the regions with the largest number of registered flood crises.

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2025-12-30

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Berberova, R., & Kostova, B. (2025). Flood crises in Bulgaria in the period 2010 – 2020. Annual of Natural Sciences Department, 10, 25–31. https://doi.org/10.33919/ansd.25.10.3

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