Powerful storm leaves Bucharest flooded, disrupts road and subway traffic
A powerful overnight storm caused widespread flooding and damage across the Bucharest area, disrupting road and subway traffic, toppling hundreds of trees, and leaving one person dead. Authorities said emergency services had received…
Irina Marica · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
A powerful overnight storm caused widespread flooding and damage across the Bucharest area, disrupting road and subway traffic, toppling hundreds of trees, and leaving one person dead. Authorities said emergency services had received nearly 2,000 calls by Wednesday morning, July 1, with hundreds of incidents still awaiting response.
The Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) said severe weather affected 60 localities across 20 counties and Bucharest between June 30 and July 1. The capital was the hardest-hit area, with emergency crews responding to flooded homes, streets and basements, as well as hundreds of fallen trees and damaged buildings.
