Bulgaria: Leaks in irrigation systems again left pepper areas in the Kavarna region without water

Another breakdown in the irrigation systems served by the Selce 81 pumping station in the village of the same name in Karnobat was cut off by local pepper producers from irrigation for five days in the hottest heat in July. This was reported on his website by the executive director of the Bulgarian Pepper Association Georgi Vassilev, announcing that he had sent protest letters not only to the Minister of Agriculture Hristo Bozukov, but also to President Rumen Radev. In five days, the plantations have completely turned yellow, and the losses are accumulating, as there were similar problems at the end of June. The water supply was stopped even then, as a result of which the experts estimated that the potential losses would reach nearly 3 million levs, as it is about 900 decares with vegetables left without water. Yesterday, Irrigation Systems announced that there was an accident at the Velkovo 82 pumping station. A commitment was made and the renovation was completed on July 18 ...