The Kamchia Dam is 100% full, while at 90% full are the Srechenska Bara, Hristo Smirnenski, Yovkovtsi, Ticha, Yasna Polyana, Asenovets, Borovitsa, Studena, Domlyan, Pchelina, Krichim, Kardzhali, Ivaylovgrad, and Rozov Kladenets. The Kamchia, Pchelina, and Pancharevo dams are overflowing.

In connection with the onset of the spring season and the expected high water levels, if necessary, the companies managing the complex and significant reservoirs will be taking measures to ensure available capacity by preemptively releasing water to accommodate the increased inflow and maintain levels within optimal limits.

According to data from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, this afternoon there will be rainfall in some areas of the mountainous regions in the Western half of the country. Tomorrow, short-lived rainfall is expected in parts of the Southern half of the country, with amounts ranging from 2 to 10 mm, and up to 15–18 mm in isolated areas of the Rila-Rhodope region. On Wednesday and Thursday, short rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the Eastern half of the country and the mountainous regions. On Friday and Saturday, intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in some areas.

Today (May 18), river levels will decrease or remain largely unchanged, though rises are possible in the lower reaches of some major rivers due to runoff. As a result of the rainfall over the next two days, river levels are expected to rise. Water levels will remain below warning thresholds.

The Ministry of Environment and Water reminds local authorities to implement the measures outlined in the 2022–2027 Flood Risk Management Plans and to monitor the latest hydrometeorological information and forecasts for hazardous events published on the ministry’s official website.

 The MOEW manages water resources in 52 major and complex dams.