Unusually warm weather expected in Romania for weeks, drought conditions loom

Romania is bracing for an extended period of unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures set to remain above average across the country for the next four weeks. The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) forecasts that this warm spell will be accompanied by a significant lack of rainfall, raising concerns about potential drought.

From June 22 to June 29, thermal values are expected to be notably higher than usual, particularly in the western, northwestern, and central regions. While the southwestern part of the country might experience localized excess rainfall, most other areas, especially the north, are predicted to have a rainfall deficit.

The trend of higher-than-normal temperatures is projected to continue into the following weeks. Between June 29 and July 6, average temperatures will still be above the climatological norm nationwide, with the west, north, and center anticipated to be the warmest. Rainfall is expected to be deficient across the country, with a more pronounced deficit in northern, central, and mountainous areas.

Looking ahead to July, the ANM anticipates that temperatures will continue to exceed seasonal averages from July 6 to July 13. During this period, the rainfall regime is expected to remain deficient in all regions, with mountainous areas being particularly affected. By the week of July 13 to July 20, while temperatures are still predicted to be above average throughout Romania, the precipitation levels are forecast to be closer to the climatological norm in most regions.