Romania Battles Widespread Flooding Amidst Heavy Rains

Flooding in Romania: Heavy Rains Continue, Meteorologist Warns of Further Danger Heavy rains continue to batter parts of Romania, causing widespread flooding and prompting warnings from the National Meteorological Administration (ANM). The ANM has issued a yellow weather warning for several regions, including Banat, Crisana, Maramures, Transylvania, and parts of Moldova. The warning is in effect until 11 PM on May 29th. "Ploile continuă să facă cadă peste zonele inundate până duminică, iar râurile din țară vor întreține starea de pericol," stated Iris Raducanu, ANM meteorologist, in a video report highlighting the severity of the situation. (Translation: "The rains continue to fall on the flooded areas until Sunday, and the rivers in the country will maintain the state of danger.") Videos circulating online show flooded streets and homes in various affected areas. Emergency personnel, including firefighters, are seen working to assist those affected. The ANM predicts that the rain will continue, with the possibility of further flooding and severe weather in the coming days. The situation is particularly concerning in areas with already saturated ground and swollen rivers. While the situation is serious, the ANM forecasts an improvement in the weather by Sunday, with reduced rainfall intensity. The focus remains on providing assistance to affected communities and mitigating the risks associated with the ongoing flooding.