Catastrophic Flooding in Romania Claims Life, Isolates Thousands

Devastating Floods in Romania: Homes Submerged, One Dead Romania is battling severe flooding, with catastrophic damage reported across multiple counties. In the village of Băcel, Covasna County, homes are completely submerged, illustrating the scale of the disaster. Tragically, an 81-year-old man lost his life after falling into a flooded basement in Neamț County. "It was a terrible thing," said a local resident who witnessed the event, "The water rose so quickly, there was no time to react." The crisis is impacting 16 counties, forcing hundreds of evacuations. A temporary bridge in Bacău County has been destroyed, leaving over 1700 people isolated. Authorities have opened several dams along the Siret River to manage the overflowing waters, causing further disruptions to transportation. Over 6000 employees from the Romanian Water Authority are working alongside firefighters and police to manage the situation and assist those affected. The sheer volume of water and the speed with which the flooding occurred have overwhelmed many areas. The Romanian government has pledged to provide support to those affected and to work to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. While the immediate situation is dire, the coordinated efforts of emergency services offer a glimmer of hope for recovery.