site.btaStrong Winds Cause Damage in 26 Regions Nationwide, No Injuries Reported

Strong winds caused damage in 26 out of 28 regions across Bulgaria, with no injuries reported, the Interior Ministry's Fire Safety and Civil Protection Directorate said on Sunday.

Until 5:45 pm on Sunday, fire service teams responded to 159 weather-related incidents. No roads were closed and no residents were reported in distress.

The highest wind speeds were recorded in the northwestern region of Montana, where gusts reached 70 km/h in the morning before easing to 42 km/h by midday, according to the local hydrometeorological observatory.

A yellow code warning for strong winds is in force for much of the country on Monday.