Romania issues Yellow Code for heatwave, temperatures to reach 38 degrees Celsius

Romania is bracing for a significant heatwave, prompting the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) to issue a Yellow Code warning for high temperatures. The warning is in effect from August 10 to August 12, with temperatures expected to soar, particularly in the western parts of the country.

Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 26 degrees Celsius in the Muntenia sub-Carpathian hills and a scorching 35-36 degrees Celsius in the western plains on August 10. The heat is expected to intensify, reaching critical levels of 37-38 degrees Celsius in the western plains by Tuesday, August 11. This heatwave will gradually spread to most regions in the coming days.

Specific areas under the Yellow Code on August 10 include Caraș-Severin, Timiș, Arad, Bihor, Satu Mare, Sălaj, and Maramureș counties. In the capital, Bucharest, temperatures will be warm on August 10, reaching 31-33 degrees Celsius. However, the heat will intensify on Tuesday, with highs climbing to 35-36 degrees Celsius, creating high thermal discomfort. Temperatures are expected to decrease slightly by Wednesday, remaining warm, before cooling further towards the end of the week.