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At least three individuals have lost their lives due to severe flooding causing devastation in another popular European holiday destination.
Stunning footage captures the torrents wreaking chaos at the Elenite seaside resort in Burgas Province.


Towns are inundated with murky floodwaters as they grip the countryside.
The floods that surged through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and along the Black Sea coast have claimed three lives.
Additionally, they have prompted the evacuation of hundreds of residents, as reported by authorities on Friday.
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov stated that the three victims included two rescuers who perished while responding to the flood emergency.
Devastating floods swept away vehicles and debris into the sea, overwhelming homes and campsites.
In response, Bulgarian authorities declared a state of emergency in several towns along the Black Sea coast.
Activities came to a standstill due to flooded roads following days of heavy rainfall.
Bulgarian Navy teams have been dispatched to search for missing individuals and assist with evacuation efforts.
The Interior Minister also reported that one man was killed in a building basement when the water surged through.
The other two fatalities were rescuers who had responded to distress calls.
More than ten fire trucks have been deployed across the broader Black Sea region to aid in the relief efforts.
NOVA TV footage displayed water rushing through the streets of Elenite in distressing scenes.
The clips depict cars being swept away by the relentless floodwaters.
Other footage reveals homes being overtaken by water as the tide rises higher up the buildings.


The army has dispatched two boats with rescue teams to assist those in the flooded regions.
“We are closely monitoring the situation,” BTA reported Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov as saying.
“If the Ministry of Interior requests our support, we are prepared to send additional resources.”
Heavy rain is anticipated in the region over the next 24 hours.


What caused the flooding in Elenite, Bulgaria?
The flooding in Elenite, Bulgaria, was caused by severe and prolonged rainfall that overwhelmed the drainage systems, leading to significant water accumulation in the streets and surrounding areas.
How many people have been affected by the floods?
At least three fatalities have been reported, and hundreds of residents have been evacuated from their homes due to the floods.