“The drinking water dam “Kamchia” will have water for another 108 days if it does not rain. They spend the winter on 5 million cubic meters of water. 250,000 cubic meters per day are spent in the winter,” said the former eco-minister Emil Dimitrov.
The situation can still be patched up for the year, he added.
“We had a reserve of 20 million earmarked for war, so they say. But they had to buy a facility, and no one bothered to buy it. Then it turned out that there are two agricultural dams that are not used for anything – “Poroy” and “Aheloy”, on the territory of Burgas, which can hold about 50 million cubic meters in total. This means that Burgas will have water for a whole year without taking it. But nothing happened because they fought over which company should do it,” he said.
“Kamchia” and “Yasna Polyana” are 17% full. According to him, the salvation was precisely in “Poroy” and “Aheloy”, so that today at least some water can be there.
“The drought and the old aqueduct are reasons that are put forward to hide other things. These 52 dams were the same as they existed during the time of Communism, the water volume is the same, how was the water enough for all plus millions of decares to be irrigated, now there are not millions. Once the water is released from the dams, the abuses begin. First, they release them into the river through hydropower plants to make money, then there are whole dams that are liquidated,” said the former eco-minister.
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Considering the potential long-term consequences of the water crisis, what proactive steps can local authorities and policymakers take to develop a comprehensive water management strategy for the Burgas region that ensures both present and future water security?
## World Today News: Urgent Need in Burgas – A Conversation on Local Water Crisis
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we delve into the pressing issue of water scarcity facing the Burgas region. Joining us are [Guest 1 Name], a local agricultural expert deeply involved in water management, and [Guest 2 Name], a civil engineer specializing in water infrastructure.
**Section 1: The Current Situation**
* Mr. Dimitrov paints a concerning picture of the Kamchia dam’s dwindling water reserves.
**Question for [Guest 1]: ** Your work in agriculture would put you in close contact with the impact of water scarcity. What are the immediate consequences you’re seeing in the region, and how worried are farmers about the coming seasons?
* **Question for [Guest 2]:** Given the current water levels in the Kamchia and Yasna Polyana dams, do you think existing infrastructure can adequately support the region’s needs for the entirety of the next year, or are additional solutions urgently needed?
**Section 2: Missed Opportunities and Potential Solutions**
* Mr. Dimitrov highlights unused agricultural dams “Poroy” and “Aheloy” as potential solutions.
**Question for [Guest 1]: ** What are the logistical and financial considerations involved in activating these dams? Could they be swiftly adapted to address the current water shortage?
* **Question for [Guest 2]: ** Are there any technical challenges in connecting “Poroy” and ”Aheloy” to the existing water distribution network?
**Section 3: Examining the Underlying Problem**
* Mr. Dimitrov suggests the focus on drought and aging infrastructure masks deeper issues.
**Question for Guest 1 and 2:** What systemic issues could be contributing to the water crisis in Burgas? Are there practices in place that exacerbate the problem, and what changes could be implemented to ensure sustainable water management?
**Concluding Thoughts:**
**Question for Both Guests:** What is your message to the public and local authorities regarding the urgency of addressing this water crisis? What immediate actions should be taken to ensure a secure water supply for Burgas now and in the future?
Thank you to our guests for sharing their valuable insights. We hope this discussion has shed light on the complexity of the water issue in Burgas, reminding us of the urgent need for collective action and sustainable solutions.
