Romania’s National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management (INHGA) has issued flood alerts for various regions due to heavy rainfall. A red alert was issued for the Niscov River in Prahova and Buzau counties, warning of dangerous water level rises. Additionally, an orange alert was issued for the Teleajen River in Prahova County and rivers in the Milcov basin in Vrancea County, while a yellow alert is in effect for parts of the Barlad River basin in eastern Romania.
Authorities in Romania have classified flood warnings into three levels – yellow, orange, and red – indicating varying levels of risk from potential flooding to extreme danger. Emergency alerts have been sent to residents in at-risk communities, with firefighters responding to calls in flooded areas. In Prahova County, water levels on the Niscov River have blocked road access to a village, leaving 12 people isolated but safe with ample supplies.
Earlier this week, Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a Code Yellow warning for severe cold and frost affecting over half of the country. The warning covered 28 counties and Bucharest, with heavy snowfall leading to hazardous driving conditions. The weather service had forecasted a sharp cold snap in early February, with temperatures dropping significantly in various regions.
Colder air has spread across Romania since early February, with temperatures plummeting in northern Moldova. The weather agency predicts snowfall and mixed precipitation, especially in the northern, central, and eastern regions of the country.
