Hydrological authorities issue red flood alerts for Dâmbovița and Prahova basins

Hydrological authorities have issued red flood alerts for the Dâmbovița and Prahova river basins in Romania, following severe storms and consecutive days of heavy rainfall. This has led to flash flooding in Prahova county, prompting emergency response and infrastructure disruption. The interim Environment Minister acknowledges a reliance on long-term infrastructure projects for systemic flood vulnerability.