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By: Amani Wilson
ROMANIA (mocsnews.com)— Four people have been found dead in eastern Romania after storms triggered severe flooding, leaving hundreds stranded, emergency authorities said Saturday. The storms caused widespread damage, prompting urgent rescue operations across several hard-hit regions.
Interior Ministry Personnel Assisting in Affected Areas by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová on Pexels
Rescue teams worked tirelessly to save people in the hardest-hit counties of Galati and Vaslui. The bodies of three older women and one man were found in different places, according to the authorities. The Department for Emergency Situations released video footage of rescuers carrying the individuals to safety, using lifeboats, and evacuating citizens through murky waters. Galati faced some of the most significant flood damage, affecting 5,000 households. A Black Hawk helicopter was deployed to aid search and rescue efforts.
Flooded homes in Romania by Pok Rie on Pexels
The storms impacted 19 places across eight counties, with strong winds toppling trees, damaging cars, and blocking roads. Authorities issued text message alerts warning residents of severe weather, while emergency teams worked to pump water out of homes.
By Saturday afternoon, over 250 people had been evacuated, with 700 interior ministry personnel assisting in affected areas. Romanian Environment Minister Mircea Fechet said some regions received more than 160 liters (42 gallons) of rain per square meter, a rare event in the area.
Citizens Trailing Through Deep Flood Waters by Dibakar Roy on Pexels
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis extended his condolences to the victims’ families, emphasizing the growing impact of climate change on extreme weather events. Meanwhile, several Central European countries, including the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and Germany, braced for further flooding over the weekend, with evacuation efforts already underway in some regions.
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