Bulgaria's Kyustendil Enforces Strict Water-Use Rules Amid Drought Condition
According to a report by BNR, the mayor of Kyustendil, Ognyan Atanasov, has issued an order prohibiting the use of drinking water for purposes such as irrigation, watering green areas, and washing streets or cars. Violators of this order face fines of up to BGN 5,000, with repeat offenders required to pay the maximum penalty.
Recent weeks of high temperatures and drought have significantly reduced the flow of water from sources in Kyustendil and its surrounding region....