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Flood recovery and infrastructure repair financial aid in Strumyani
Recovery Ten days after the severe flooding, recovery efforts continue in Strumyani following severe flooding caused by torrential rains. remain focused on infrastructure and utility shortages. While electricity has been restored to most homes major roads and the water has been drained from the 33 significantly affected households, E-79 highway are passable, the municipality’s state of emergency is expected village continues to be extended for another month by order face a critical shortage of the regional governor. Although the main water supply line has been repaired, the Regional Health Inspectorate has restricted potable water usage due to contamination. Residents are currently rely relying on mineral water and supplies from the State Reserve, which has released water, with 9,000 liters released from the state reserve to assist the community. Disinfection of streets is planned under health inspectorate supervision. Infrastructure damage remains a significant concern. While major roads and the E-79 highway are passable, railway Railway services on the Kulata–Sofia line are operating under strict limitations. Trains have resumed, but trains are restricted to a maximum speed of 15 km/h across a 1,400-meter section where the ballast bed requires complete replacement due to debris. Furthermore, the The railway crossing near the station is remains non-functional and requires manual regulation by staff. Local authorities report that Meanwhile, all bridges along the Shashka River are operational operational, and the river has returned to its bed. Cleanup cleanup of mud, trees, mud and stones from landslides landslide debris continues. Mayor Emil Iliev, who attributed Financial relief efforts have commenced through the disaster Bulgarian Social Assistance Agency. In Strumyani and surrounding areas, families have begun receiving one-time payments of up to a “new climatic reality,” continues 1,171 euros. The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy is offering additional tiers of support, including up to call 1,550 euros for volunteers to assist households with the heavy physical labor required damaged primary residences and up to 1,300 euros for full restoration. essential furniture and equipment. To facilitate cleanup, the Ministry is also hiring unemployed residents through the ‘Employment Without Barriers’ project, which has deployed 10 workers to Strumyani to assist in restoration efforts.