Extreme heat grips Romania, red alert issued for three western counties

Update: According to an updated weather forecast, starting Tuesday, the entire country will be under heat warnings, with the red alert extended to Satu Mare, Bihor, Arad, and Timiș counties, where temperatures are expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius. In Bucharest, temperatures will remain high and thermal discomfort will increase, with the heatwave expected to intensify from Tuesday, according to News.ro.

Initial story: An intense heatwave is affecting much of Romania, with red, orange, and yellow weather warnings in place as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in western parts of the country. The heat will gradually spread south and east, while meteorologists expect tropical nights across most of Romania from Tuesday into Wednesday.