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Romania Must Resume Dam Construction Program – Water Administration Manager

Romania must resume dam construction and select viable locations included in dam construction plans drawn up before 1989, David Csaba, general manager of the National Water Administration (ANAR), told a news conference Friday.

President Basescu Says Govt To Approve Extra RON8M Funds For Dam Works In NE Romania

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday said the Government will approve, in its meeting Wednesday, additional funds of 8 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2915) for the construction of the dam over the Siret river, in the area of Saucesti commune, in Romanian northeastern county of Bacau.

Romanian Govt To Adopt Fund Granting Decision For Dam Construction In NE Romania – President

The Romanian Government will adopt during its next week’s meeting a decision to provide the funds needed to build a dam in Buruienesti, a water-covered village in the northeastern part of the country, President Traian Basescu said Saturday during a visit to the areas hit by floods.

Romania Still Under Flood Threat, Evacuations Continue

Romania is still threatened by river floods and authorities continue the evacuation of people from the areas placed under high risk flood alert, after meteorologists extended on Friday flood warnings for rivers in the eastern part of the country.

PM Arrives In Flood-Hit Galati In Eastern Romania To Check Dam Building Works

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc arrived Monday afternoon in the flood-hit eastern Romanian city of Galati to supervise works on a makeshift dam to protect the city against potential upcoming floods.

River Dam Collapse In NE Romania Prompts Evacuation Of Nearby Village

A dam on the Siret, a major Romanian river crossing the northeastern part of the country, broke Thursday and submerged nearby farmland, prompting authorities to evacuate the inhabitants of a village in Neamt County, which is at risk of being flooded.

Romanian Dam On Danube Arm Damaged, Overflows Threaten Nearby Inhabitants

A dam on one of the Danube river’s arms in Ialomita county, southern Romania, was damaged due to the increased water level, and the overflows have already submerged about five hectares of farmland.