Forbes StaffFive people were found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms created havoc.
Rainstorms have created havoc in eastern Romania, so much so that reports now suggest that it has killed five people and stranded hundreds of others. This has been caused by torrential rainstorms and unprecedented rains, leaving hundreds in challenging situations in flooded areas, said emergency authorities on Saturday.
Rescue services are on the go for people stranded in eastern Romania.
Rescue operations are ongoing to save people in the hard-hit eastern countries of Galati and Vaslui. The bodies of three elderly women and two men were found in the localities of Costache Negri, Corod, and Pechea, Draguseni, said the Department of Emergency. Authorities also said that one of the victims had been dead for two days and “did not die due to the effects of the weather” but from other causes. They also released video footage showing teams of rescuers evacuating people using small lifeboats through muddy waters and carrying some elderly people to safety.
Significant flood damages in eastern Romania.
Some of the most significant flood damage was concentrated in Galati, where 5,000 households were affected. Also, a black hawk helicopter was deployed there to help with the search and rescue missions. The storms have affected 12 localities in eight counties in Romania, with strong winds downing dozens of trees that have damaged cars and blocked roads and traffic. The authorities also sent text message alerts to residents to warn them of adverse weather as emergency services rushed to remove floodwaters from homes.
The authorities said that on Saturday, by 1 p.m. local time, more than 250 people were evacuated with the help of 700 interior ministry personnel deployed to affected communities.
