Yellow rain warning for parts of Veliko Tarnovo

On 1 November 2026, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow warning for significant rainfall in 18 regions of Bulgaria. The warning also covers some municipalities in Veliko Tarnovo Province, although it does not necessarily apply to every settlement in the region.

According to NIMH's forecast, significant rainfall is expected in parts of western and central Bulgaria, with thunderstorms also possible. Moderate, at times strong easterly winds are expected. Daytime highs will generally range from 10°C to 15°C.

Where the warning applies

In addition to parts of Veliko Tarnovo Province, the warnings cover Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Gabrovo, Sofia City, Sofia Province, Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Smolyan, Kardzhali and Haskovo, as well as parts of Stara Zagora Province. For individual municipalities and exact warning levels, readers should consult NIMH's current warning map.

Rainfall may make travel more difficult, including journeys to polling stations for today's presidential election runoff. Travellers are advised to monitor current road conditions and forecasts, especially where visibility may be reduced or water may accumulate.

Sources: BTA, November 1, 2026; NIMH — forecast by city; NIMH — warnings by municipality.

Photo: Alvin Leopold / Unsplash — illustrative; not taken during the current rainfall in Bulgaria.