Hurricane Rages in Bansko
The seven ski runs in Bansko winter resort, southwestern Bulgaria, were deserted because of a hurricane that raged in the beautiful mountain town. The speed of the wind reached 25 meters per second under Todorka peak (2748m).
Sources from the Mountain Rescue Service in the town warned that serious avalanche dangers existed and that the skiers should stick to the outlined ski routes.
Vladimir Simeonov