Romania’s weather woes escalate with active flood warnings through 3 PM local time, as rivers threaten to burst banks while arctic cold and blizzards cripple normalcy across the country.
Critical orange codes blanket Prahova County’s Teleajen River and Vrancea County’s Milcov until noon, with yellow flags on select Barlad basin stretches in the east. The three-tier alert system breaks it down: yellow for risk awareness, orange for imminent peril, red for dire emergencies.
Authorities mobilized swiftly, sending bulk alerts via SMS to danger zones. Prahova’s fire units cleared pooled waters from multiple courtyards, confirming zero property losses.
Upstream trouble in Buzau County: Niscov floods overtopped Mireea village’s entry road, marooning 12 from four families. Local responders affirm safety and sufficient provisions on site.
Building on last week’s meteorological code yellow for biting cold, which spanned 28 counties and Bucharest from Monday to Tuesday morning, covering over half the landmass.
Week-opening snow barrages slicked Bucharest and southbound routes, fueling dangerous drives. Crews deployed en masse for de-icing and clearing.
Pre-warned February frigidity struck hard—valley nights to -15°C, northeast days sub-zero. Expect lowland rains, high-altitude sleet/snow from temp drops.
Northern winds ushered sustained chills, with Moldova days at -7/-10°C. Ongoing snow and mixed precip loom large for north/central/east all February.
This confluence of floods and freeze tests emergency protocols, urging Romanians to prioritize warmth, monitor updates, and support vulnerable neighbors through the tempest.