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Over 100 Towns Affected by Flooding Throughout Romania

More than 100 Romanian towns in 24 counties were affected by flooding in the past 24 hours, with 171 people evacuated preventively, following significant bouts of heavy rain throughout most of country.

Code Orange Warning of Heavy Rain Issued for 23 Counties and Capital

Twenty-three counties throughout Romania and its capital will be under the effect of a code orange of heavy rain, beginning with Friday, 15.00 local time, according to Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM).

Flood Warnings Issued for 22 Counties

Romanian hydrologists issued on Monday afternoon flood warnings of various severity for twenty-two Romanian counties, in effect until Tuesday.

Code Red Warning of Windstorms Issued for Ialomita and Calarasi Counties

Romanian meteorologists issued a code red warning of windstorms for the Calarasi and Ialomita counties, in southeastern Romania, predicting torrential rain, strong winds and large-scale hailstorms on Monday afternoon.

Four Counties Under Code Orange Snowfall Alert

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a code orange warning of snowfall for four counties, while eleven counties in the country’s south will be under the effect of a code yellow warning for strong winds.

Mountain Areas In Twenty-Four Counties Under Yellow Code Warning For Snowfall

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued on Monday a code yellow warning for heavy snowfall and snowstorms for mountain areas in 24 counties, starting with Monday night.

Interior Ministry: 14,000 In 46 Townships Left Without Electricity Due To Bad Weather

Forty-six townships in seven counties throughout Romania were experiencing electricity blackouts on Friday morning due to bad weather, with the country’s Interior Ministry announcing that approximately 14,000 subscribers to the national electricity systems are affected.

Code Yellow Warning Of Snowstorms Issued For Seven Counties

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) updated its forecast on Tuesday, announcing snowfall, rain and ice in most of the country until Wednesday, while also issuing a code yellow snowstorm warning for seven counties.

Twenty-Seven Counties Under Code Yellow Warning For Strong Winds

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a new code yellow warning on Monday for strong winds, available for 27 counties until Wednesday, with speeds to reach even 120 km/h in mountain areas.

Iasi Airport Reopens Air Traffic After Temporary Closure Due To Snowstorm

Traffic at the Iasi Airport was restarted on Friday afternoon, after it had been stopped in the morning due to poor weather conditions. However, some flights towards Italy were cancelled due to an airport strike in the country.

Aircraft Deicing Causes Delays For Bucharest Airport Flights

A wave of cold weather accompanied by heavy snowfall caused delays of up to 30 minutes at the Henri Coanda International Airport near Bucharest on Wednesday, with all flights operating in winter conditions.

Code Yellow Warning For Snowfall And Strong Wind Instated For 16 Counties

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a warning for very cold weather throughout the entire country until Friday, with Bucharest and 16 counties to be under a code yellow warning for strong winds and snowfall on Wednesday.

Romania Issues Code Orange Weather Advisory For S, SE

Romanian meteorologists warned that a code orange advisory for the south and southeast will enter effect Sunday after 6 p.m., while other parts of the country will remain under a code yellow.

Romania Lifts Bad Weather Alert For All Regions, Except Two Southeastern Counties

Romania has lifted the bad weather alert for heavy snowfall and blizzards in all regions, except for the southeastern counties of Tulcea and Constanta, which will remain under a yellow code advisory for gusty wind, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Friday.

Romania Expects Scorching Heat Tuesday, Wednesday, Heavy Rain, Storms Wednesday, Thursday

Romanian weather authorities have revised and extended a yellow code advisory expecting temperatures of 35-38 degrees Celsius in the south and east of the country Tuesday, followed by torrential rain and thunderstorms countrywide Wednesday and Thursday.

Heat Wave, Thunderstorms To Sweep Romania Over Next Two Weeks

Romania will be faced with scorching heat and thunderstorms over the next two weeks, national weather authority head Ion Sandu said Sunday.

Southern Romania Under Code-Yellow Alert Next Two Days For Rain, Wind

The southern half of Romania, including capital Bucharest, will be under a code-yellow alert for rain and gusty wind on Wednesday and Thursday, meteorologists said Tuesday.

Romanian Meteorologists Lift Code Yellow, Orange Weather Advisory

Romanian meteorologists Monday evening lifted the code yellow and orange advisory for the southeastern part of the country, but warned that snowfall and gusty wind would continue for a few more hours.

Southern Romania Weather Advisory Upgraded To Code Orange

Romanian meteorologists on Saturday issued a code orange weather advisory forecasting heavy snowfall and gusty wind in Bucharest and thirteen counties Saturday through Monday morning.

Southern Romania Under Weather Advisory For Gusty Wind, Snow Until Monday

Romanian weather authorities issued Friday a yellow code advisory forecasting snow and gusty wind throughout the southern half of the country Saturday through Monday morning.

Romania Declares Gas Supply State Of Emergency On Bad Weather

Romanian coordination commission for natural gas supply safety declared Monday state of emergency due to low temperatures, the Economy Ministry said in a statement.

Romanian Meteorologists Issue Code Orange Warning For Frosty Weather In Seven Counties

Romanian meteorologists issued a code orange weather advisory valid between Sunday and Wednesday morning, forecasting temperatures that could go down to minus 26 degrees Celsius during night, in seven counties.

Romanian Meteorologists Issue Advisory For Rain, Wind, Frost In 14 Counties

Romanian meteorologists issued a code yellow weather advisory forecasting rain, wind and frost in 14 counties in the western and southwestern part of the country, valid Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

Romanian Weather Admin Issues Code Yellow Warning Of Upcoming Chilly Weather, Rain

Romania's weather administration authority ANM issued Monday code yellow warning of wind and rains, valid between Tuesday morning, 6 am, and Thursday, 12 pm.

Heatwave, Rainfall, Windstorms Prompt Yellow Code Advisory For W, C, N Romania

The Romanian weather authority issued a yellow code advisory for hot weather with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius throughout most of the country, coupled with windstorms and rain in the western, central and northern areas.

Romanian Weather Auth Issues Code Orange Warning For Five Counties

The Romanian National Meteorology Administration (ANM) issued a code orange warning starting Monday, 16.00 local time, until Tuesday, 9.00 local time, for five counties, where rain will be heavy.

Romania Among Countries Least Safe From Extreme Weather

Romania is among the world’s countries most threatened by sudden onset hazard, according to the Mortality Risk Index, a Global Platform for Disaster Reduction (DRR) statement said Tuesday.

Romanian Meteorologists Widen Code Yellow Warning To Include Most Counties

Romanian meteorologists widened the code yellow warning for rains and storm to include almost all Romanian counties and Bucharest, and the warning is valid between Thursday, 15.00 local time, and Friday, 18.00 local time.

Romania To Have Nearly Optimal Weather This Year

The year 2009 will be “nearly optimal from the point of view of weather”, with precipitation close to multiannual average values, but drought may affect certain parts of Romania in summer.

Snow, Gusty Wind Expected Throughout Romania Friday

The code yellow warning remains in effect Friday, as the Romanian National Meteorology Authority (ANM) forecasts snowfall all over the country, except the northwest, with especially strong wind in the south, northeast and southeast.

Snow, Blizzard Expected In Northern, Eastern Romania Thursday

Meteorologists issued a yellow code warning, expecting snow and blizzards in northern, central and eastern Romania Thursday through Friday morning.

Romania Gets Yellow-Code Weather Warning For Rain, Thunderstorms

Romania’s national meteorological authority issued code yellow warnings Thursday to 36 counties and capital Bucharest, except the south-eastern region, forecasting heavy rains and thunderstorms for Thursday afternoon through Friday night.

Northern, Southern Romania Could Be Hit By Floods In Next 3 Months

Regions in northern and southern Romania could be hit by floods in April, May and June, according to a hydrological forecast made public Thursday by the National Institute for Hydrology and Water Administration.

Bad Weather Deters 16 Romanian National Airline Flights

Romanian state-run airline Tarom director Gheorghe Barla, announced in a press conference that 16 flights were cancelled because the kerosene trucks cannot reach the planes to fuel them.

Romania To See Typical Winter, Normal Weather Next Year

Winter in Romania this year will not be atypical as last year, while 2008 will also be a normal year as far as weather phenomena are concerned, said Tuesday Ion Sandu, head of the national meteorology authority ANM.

More Counties In Romania Faced With Power Outages Over Strong Wind

Romania’s Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reform said that the electric networks in 45 locations from five Romanian counties were seriously damaged Sunday morning by powerful windstorms.