The latest information on the flood situation in Romania was announced in a statement by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. Dramatic reports indicating another victim of water flooding other towns.
“In connection with the hydrometeorological phenomena that occurred in recent days, one deceased victim was identified in the village of Grivita in Galati district, the total number of deaths was seven” – written.
Weather. Bucharest government declares state of alarm
The difficult situation in the eastern regions of Romania has forced the government in Bucharest to take urgent action. On Monday, during a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Marceli Ciolacu stated that in the territories most affected by the floods an alarm condition will be introduced.
– In connection with At the request of the prefects of the Galați and Vaslui districts, the necessary procedures are being carried out The Ministry of Internal Affairs aimed at introducing a state of alarm at the level of both districts. In this way, local authorities can start ordering works and services in a very short time – he stated.
At the same time, the head of government assured that the priority is to carry out repairs as quickly as possible to farm buildings, as well as roads and bridges that were destroyed by the flooding water.
Romania. Earthquake in the center of the country
While emergency services are engaged in combating the effects of flooding an earthquake occurred in the southeastern part of the country. According to the Romanian National Institute of Earth Physics 5.2 magnitude quakes were recorded at 17:40 local time (16:40 in Poland – red.).
The earthquake focus was at a depth of 140 km. in Buzau County, nearly 150 kilometers from Bucharest. According to local media, the earthquake was felt almost throughout the country, as well as beyond its borders, including w Bulgaria, Moldova in case Ukraine. There is currently no information about damage or injuries.
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