Authorities have initiated evacuations in central and northeastern Romania due to severe flooding, particularly affecting Covasna, Brașov, and Botoșani counties. The village of Borșneu has seen homes and a factory inundated, leading residents to seek shelter in a local school. In Praid, a historic salt mine is under threat from rising waters. Officials have issued warnings of more rainfall, with multiple counties under yellow and red flood alerts, exacerbating concerns as ageing infrastructure struggles to manage the swollen rivers.
In Borșneu village, floodwaters engulfed homes and a factory, leaving residents stranded and seeking shelter in a school sports hall.
Officials warn that more rainfall is expected, with 27 counties under yellow alerts. Red flood warnings remain in place in the worst-hit areas.
Ageing dams struggle to contain swollen rivers, increasing the risk of severe flooding in central and northeastern regions.
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