Romania Prepares for Severe ‌Flooding on the Danube River

Romania ​is bracing for significant flooding‍ on the Danube River, with estimated flows reaching ⁢maximum values of 9,200-9,500 mc/s on September 28-29, according to Apele Române.

INHGA forecasts indicate a substantial increase in ⁤the Danube⁣ flow,⁤ reaching 8,500 mc/s on⁤ September 25, nearly double the current value ⁢of 4,200 mc/s and well above the September multi-year average⁣ of ⁣3,800 mc/s.

Flood Protection⁢ Measures​ in⁣ Place

Downstream from the Gruia hydrometric station, flood protection works⁣ are being⁣ prepared to ensure‌ the safe transportation of the floods, ⁤which are expected ⁢to last up to 7 days.

Romanian Water⁤ teams from the 7 Water Basin ⁣Administrations ‌are closely ‌monitoring ⁣the 1100​ km defense line and transmitting data from the 18 hydrometric stations for forecasting.

Flooding in Hungary

In Hungary, the Danube waters ‌continued to rise on ⁤Thursday, prompting the ‌suspension of ferry ⁣services. ​The water overflowed ‍the lower quays of the capital Budapest, threatening to reach the tram lines, subway, and the​ Senedd building, located⁣ on the riverbank.

Source: AFP