Violent Storms Flood Homes, Cut Power in Multiple Romanian Counties

Heavy rainfall and violent storms swept through several Romanian counties on Monday afternoon, causing significant disruptions. Dozens of homes and basements were inundated in Sibiu and Sălaj, while a fallen tree crushed a car in Sibiu. In Harghita, more than 1,100 electricity consumers were left without power after a tree struck the supply lines.

In Sibiu, firefighters were deployed to pump water from 59 flooded basements and properties following a torrential downpour under a code orange alert issued by meteorologists. Initially, over 30 firefighters with 12 vehicles and pumps responded, with forces later increased to over 50 rescuers and 15 vehicles. The operations covered multiple streets in the city.

Meanwhile, in Harghita, the fallen tree impacted 22 transformer stations in the Vărșag, Șicasău, Valea lui Pavel, Fântâna Brazilor, Becaș, and Liban areas. Intervention teams are currently working to repair the damage and restore power.

Similar situations unfolded in Sălaj county, where firefighters were mobilized in several localities, including Șimleu Silvaniei, Crișeni, and Zalău, to clear water from homes affected by the heavy precipitation. Authorities have advised the public to avoid travel during severe weather and to seek shelter away from trees and electricity poles.