Heavy snowfall in Northwestern Bulgaria causes power outages, road closures

Nine villages in Northwestern Bulgarian district of Vratsa remained without electricity as heavy snow caused disruptions in the power transmission network on January 11. Repair teams continue to work to restore the electricity supply, the municipality said .

The snowfall caused difficulties in the traffic on the road to the village of Chiren. Emergency teams are working to clear the section..

Fire fighting teams are removing fallen tree branches from the road to Ledenika.

Pertohan mountain pass has been closed to traffic. (The pass is in the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) and connects Sofia and Montana).

images by Vratsa municiplaity