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The state has provided BGN 20 million for repairs in the flooded villages near Karlovo

The situation in the villages of Karavelovo and Bogdan near Karlovo has normalized and is currently under control. All preventive measures have been taken. This was announced at a press conference by the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Shishkov, the Minister of Environment and Water, Rositsa Karamfilova, and the Mayor of Karlovo Municipality, Emil Kabaivanov.
According to the eco-minister, people should not worry, currently teams of the Basin Directorate will be monitoring the area and information will be submitted so that, if necessary, an immediate response can be organized.

The regional minister explained that the state and local government have been working together since the beginning. 

To date, BGN 20 million has been allocated from the budget for the restoration of the infrastructure - roads and the water supply network.



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