The Ministry of Social Affairs will help those affected by the floods in the Burgas region

07.12.2025 | Burgas

Social Affairs Minister Borislav Gutsanov announced the readiness of the Social Assistance Agency to provide assistance to those affected by the floods in the Burgas region. Funds will be provided within the poverty line, as well as additional support for people with a sole dwelling.

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The Social Assistance Agency is ready to provide assistance to the flood victims in the Burgas region. Minister Gutsanov announced that checks will be carried out on available funds and actions will be taken to provide assistance to those in need.

By law, those affected are entitled to assistance up to three times the poverty line (1914 BGN).

At the proposal of Minister Gutsanov, there will also be additional support of 3000 BGN for people whose properties are their only dwelling and are legally built.

A new program is to be announced to support municipalities through European programs, which will include cleaning dry ravines and reforestation for prevention purposes.

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced a special measure to support municipalities in the prevention of dry ravines.