The financial deficit is determined by comparing planned funds with estimates of the need for state financing. According to the latest data, approximately $60 million can be allocated from the state budget reserve, which serves as a financial safety cushion, for these purposes.
Experts say that "in the event of a major and unexpected natural disaster, this could cause significant financial difficulties for the government."
The report also states that a flood with a 50-year recurrence probability could lead to a financial deficit ranging from $65 million (minimum) to $92 million (maximum), with an average value of $79 million. In the case of a flood with a 100-year recurrence period, this deficit could increase to between $76 million (minimum) and $106 million (maximum), with an average figure of $91 million.
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