Severe Weather Warning in Romanya: ANM Issues Orange Code for Heavy Rain and Storm

The Romanya Ulusal Meteoroloji İdaresi (ANM) issued an orange-coded weather warning for many regions in the country due to heavy rain and severe storms. In this context, it is expected that a high amount of precipitation, between 30 and 40 liters per square meter, will fall in a very short time, while it was reported that in some small areas this figure could reach up to 50-60 liters. Authorities also warned residents to be cautious against electrical discharges such as intense lightning and thunder. This meteorological event brings serious risks such as flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous and rugged terrains. Citizens living in the affected areas are advised not to go outside unless necessary and to take safety precautions.

According to meteorologists' statements, Dâmbovița and Prahova will be the most affected by these adverse weather conditions. The orange-coded warning issued for these two provinces will be valid on 9 Temmuz Perşembe between 12.00 and 17.00 local time. In the mentioned regions, especially in mountainous and hilly areas, the probability of sudden and severe flash floods is very high. The intensity of the precipitation may reach disaster-level proportions in some places. For this reason, it is of great importance for the local population to closely follow the authorities' announcements and be prepared for emergency plans.

For the regions outside the orange code, the Romanya Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü put a yellow-coded warning into effect. This yellow-coded warning will start at noon on Perşembe and continue until 02.00 local time on Cuma night. The main regions to be affected by the yellow code include Muntenia, Dobrogea, and the south and west of Moldova. People living in these areas are expected to encounter heavy precipitation regimes and very strong wind disasters. The wind speed is expected to blow between 50 and 70 kilometers/hour in these regions.

The expected amount of precipitation in the provinces where the yellow code is applied is also at a level that cannot be ignored. While 15-20 liters of precipitation per square meter is predicted to fall in short periods of one to three hours, there is a risk that this amount could exceed 40 liters in local and isolated areas. Additionally, meteorologists announced that hail with a diameter of up to 3 centimeters and sudden storm (tornado) events could be encountered in these regions. This situation, combined with the intensity of the wind, increases physical dangers such as fallen trees and roof damage.

Finally, ANM officials stated that similar weather events could be seen isolated in some other provinces and that the situation is constantly being monitored. It was noted that depending on developments, weather warnings could be updated with 'nowcasting' (instant forecast) messages if necessary, and new regions could be included in the coverage. Thus, it is aimed to quickly inform the public according to instantly changing meteorological conditions and prevent possible loss of life. Citizens were warned to keep the communication channels and mobile phone applications of official institutions active to instantly access the most up-to-date warnings.