Bansko Flood
Bansko Flood
Published : 14-Jun-2010 09:17
Ski Rebel reports damage caused by the river Glazne bursting its banks last month.Dozens of hotels and houses flooded, streets and pavements destroyed, vehicles smashed and an avalanche of mud...
The deluge was caused by waters from the Glazne River, which flows through the resort's eastern area, near dozens of newly-built three and four-star hotels. After several hours of heavy rain water levels soared, and the Glazne River burst its banks, flooding hotels, cars and refuse bins, and everything in its path.
Local reports suggest that no one was hurt but that significant damage was done to roads and buildings with many of the resort's new developments caught in the flow of water and debris.
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The Bansko Municipality are reported to have started work rebuilding roads and paths but non-resident owners of properties in the resort are being recommended to contact their local property management company, if they have one, to check on the status of their apartment.
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