Residents of Evros endured hours of anxiety during the night as they battled rising waters in villages like Dadia, Tycheron, Lavara, Soufli, and Didymoteicho. Over 150,000 acres of farmland have been inundated due to continuous water flows from Bulgaria and Turkey. Many roads, and even road signs, in the northern part of Evros have been submerged, prompting local authorities to declare a 'red code' alert until Friday.

According to ERTnews, the drainage of the flooded agricultural lands is expected to take at least two months, highlighting the severity of the flooding situation. The figures illustrate the extent of the problem, with water falling at a rate of more than 1,600 cubic meters per second. This alarming statistic reveals not only the intensity of the weather conditions but also the challenge faced by the local population in managing and mitigating the flood impacts.

A potential positive note in the situation is that levees have broken in both Bulgaria and Edirne in Turkey, resulting in significant flooding in large areas of both countries. This has led to a reduction in the water flows towards the Arda River, which has helped stabilize the water levels in Evros, but the ongoing challenges of flooding and road drainage efforts persist. The region continues to struggle with extensive water damage, highlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies in response to such natural disasters.