Bucharest, February 7: Romania has issued flood warnings that will remain in effect until 3 PM local time. This alert indicates a potential risk of exceeding dangerous flood levels.
According to the Xinhua news agency, authorities have issued an orange alert for the Teleajen River in Prahova County and the Milcov River basin in Vrancea County, effective until noon local time. Additionally, a yellow alert is in place for certain areas of the Barlad River basin in eastern Romania.
Romania’s hydrological agencies classify flood warnings into three levels: yellow indicates a potential flood risk, orange signifies a serious threat, and red denotes an extreme emergency situation.
In light of the potential dangers, the administration has sent emergency alert messages to residents in at-risk areas. Firefighters in Prahova County have received reports of flooding in several locations, where they have been working to clear water from yards. Fortunately, no damage to homes has been reported.
In Buzau County, rising water levels in the Nisckov River have blocked the road leading to the village of Mireă, temporarily isolating 12 people from four families. Local emergency officials have confirmed that everyone is safe and has sufficient supplies.
Earlier this week, Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a yellow code warning for severe cold and frost affecting more than half of the country. This warning took effect at 10 AM on Monday in 28 counties and the capital, Bucharest, remaining in place until Tuesday morning.
Heavy snowfall earlier in the week created slippery and hazardous driving conditions on many roads in Bucharest and southern regions. Road maintenance teams have been actively addressing the situation.
The weather agency had previously predicted severe cold at the start of February, with nighttime temperatures in valley areas potentially dropping to minus 15 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures in northeastern regions are also expected to remain below freezing.
Rain is anticipated in lower areas, while temperatures in mountainous regions above 1,500 meters may lead to hail and snowfall. Cold winds have spread across the country since the beginning of February, with daytime temperatures in northern Moldova recorded between minus 7 and minus 10 degrees Celsius.
The weather agency has also indicated that snowfall and mixed precipitation are likely to persist throughout February, especially in northern, central, and eastern regions.
