Transport Disruption Warnings in Bulgaria
Transport Disruption Warnings for Bulgaria (Balkans) come from National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Sofia.
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At a glance
- countryBulgaria · Europe
- reference citySofia (42.7, 23.32)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, earthquake, heat, storm, wildfire, cold, radiation
What counts as a transport disruption warnings
Transport disruption warnings cover closed motorways, suspended rail lines, airspace closures, port closures and strikes. They are published by road and rail operators, airports and aviation authorities, and they matter most when a weather or security event is already under way.
Who issues transport disruption warnings in Bulgaria
- meteoNational Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)
- civilGeneral Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Bulgaria
- Check the operator status page before leaving, not the general news.
- Keep enough fuel or charge for a long detour in extreme weather.
- For flights, contact the airline directly and keep receipts for the claim.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Bulgaria: national road authorities, rail operators, EUROCONTROL, airports. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues transport disruption warnings in Bulgaria?
National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Bulgaria?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live transport disruption warnings for Bulgaria?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Sofia from national road authorities, rail operators, EUROCONTROL, airports. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Bulgaria
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.