There is a bad weather alert in half the country, while it is snowing and blizzarding in the mountains. It is driving in winter conditions in Sibiu and Covasna, and on the road to the mountain the road users came out with dozens of machines. A road in Brașov county was blocked for several hours for vehicles over 3.5 tons, due to snow and strong wind. Ports on the Black Sea are closed due to strong winds.
UPDATE 13.20 All ports on the Black Sea coast were closed on Monday due to strong winds.
In Dobrogea, eastern Muntenia, southeastern Moldova, western and southern Oltenia and southern Transylvania, the wind blows at 55…65 km/h, according to ANM.
UPDATE 13.10 The tonnage restrictions (over 3.5 tons) imposed on DN 73A, kilometer section 0 – 19+918 meters, between the towns of Râşnov and Predeal, Braşov county, have been lifted, the Infotraffic center announced.
The police say that the truck that skidded at kilometer 3 was also pulled off the road.
UPDATE 11.10 DN 73 A is closed for vehicles with a total weight greater than 3.5 tons.
“Road traffic is restricted on DN 73 A for vehicles with a total weight greater than 3.5 tons, on the road sector between Predeal and Râşnov localities, as a result of unfavorable weather conditions (heavy snow)”, announces the Braşov County Police . According to the quoted source, traffic restrictions are in force until 12:00.
UPDATE 09.50. A road in Brașov county is blocked due to snow and strong wind, and several trees were downed on the road.
On DN73 from Predeal to Râșnov, a truck skidded as early as 4:00 a.m. The truck has winter tires, but it was snowing heavily in the area, and the road was not cleared of snow. The driver is still waiting for someone to help him, the Digi24 correspondent reports from the scene.
The road is blocked by fallen trees.
A consistent layer of snow and heavy snow has been deposited in the area.
Original news:
Meteorologists say the heavy rains in the south of the country are welcome, given the drought conditions. A yellow wind code is also in effect in 22 counties until tonight at 8 p.m.
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Mihai Timu, meteorologist: “By the end of the day we can reach quantities of 20-50 liters especially in the Muntenia area, which is not a bad thing because in the south-eastern part of the country we really needed water. We have a drought moderate and strong.
In the mountains, snow will prevail and let’s not forget that a yellow wind code is also valid for the south of Moldova, Dobrogea Bărăgan with 50 – 60 km/h until the 20th.
From tomorrow the weather will improve, on Tuesday and Wednesday we will still have rain, but not in too great quantities and the weather will warm up very quickly”.
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On Monday morning, temperatures vary between minus 10 degrees Celsius at Omu Peak and 9 degrees Celsius at Mangalia.
On Sunday, forecasters announced that the weather was turning cold and issued a yellow snow code, which came into effect overnight. They announced that a layer of snow will be deposited on the mountain, which in some areas will be substantial. Areas in the Southern Carpathians and in the Curvature Carpathians are targeted. The code is valid until Monday evening.
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