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© Bulgaria Ministry of DefenceMiziya floods from the air
More flooding struck in Bulgaria on Sunday 3 August. This comes after weeks of flooding which has affected wider areas of the Balkans, including Romania and Serbia.
Two people died and over 500 people were evacuated from the town of Miziya, Vratsa Province, north western Bulgaria, after floods struck there yesterday. The displaced are being housed in a local school or are staying with friends or relatives.

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© Bulgaria Ministry of Defence
The flooding came after the Skut River had burst its banks. Over 70 houses in the town have been completely destroyed and a further 500 damaged. Flooding also affected other villages in the area. Some reports claim that the floods are a result of two dams overflowing. It hasn't rained in the area since Thursday.


Serbia

Meanwhile in Serbia the flood situation has improved enough to restart the Kostolac power plant that had to be shut down on Thursday after threats of flooding.