Due to the collapse of the dam in Bulgaria, an alarm was raised in Edirne. Road and rail transport between the two countries was stopped. An alarm was issued in Edirne due to the collapse of the dam in Bulgaria. When the Meriç and Arda rivers overflowed, the waters reached the Turkish border.
Bulgaria was closed to international road transport remained below the waters connecting Turkey. Train services between the two countries were also mutually canceled.
Various measures were taken against the risk of flooding at Kapıkule Customs Gate. Sandbags were set at the customs gate.
700 houses in the villages of Biser and Leşnikovo were flooded due to the collapse of the Ivanova lake dam in the Harmanlı region. With the collapse of the dam, waves of 2,5 meters were formed and 7 people died. Harmanlı regional governor İrena Uzunova stated that an alarm was declared in the entire region and helicopters belonging to the air force were sent for rescue efforts.
Water overflowing with the destruction of the dam led to great damage to the land and railways. The Belgrade-Istanbul passenger train was derailed near Simeonovgrat.
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