The effects of the storm: Poles and trees blown down by the wind, houses and cars damaged in 13 counties and Bucharest (Photo)

The Department of Emergency Situations made an interim assessment of the damage caused by Tuesday’s strong winds.

We remind you that the National Meteorological Administration has issued a yellow and orange code of strong wind and gales valid throughout the country.

Until 13.00, effects of the storm were recorded in 17 localities in 13 counties (AB, BH, BT, BZ, CJ, DB, GR, HD, IF, MS, PH, SV and VL) and in Bucharest.

ISU crews intervened to clear 13 construction elements, 60 trees felled by the wind, 4 poles fallen on the roadway, 3 houses, an annex and 16 cars were damaged, DSU announces.

At the same time, railway traffic was temporarily affected on highway 500 in the town of Moara Nouă in Prahova county, due to fallen trees on the contact line.

Due to the strong wind, maneuvers in all Black Sea ports and crossings with ferry boats from Zimnicea/TR and Turnu Măgurele/TR to Bulgaria were suspended.

In terms of electricity supply, breakdowns were recorded in 7 localities in Harghita County, totaling approximately 1,531 unsupplied final consumers.

The most emergency situations generated by the sustained intensification of the wind took place in Bucharest, where 31 trees fell, several construction elements were dislodged from 6 apartment blocks, an advertising board was destroyed, being damaged 12 cars.

The good news is that no casualties were reported.

To prevent life-threatening situations, DSU recommends:

• Stop activities carried out in open ground or at height.
• Close all the windows of the house and other categories of construction.
• Avoid sheltering or passing near trees, poles, billboards, constructions with architectural elements that can be easily dislodged, as well as buildings under construction.
• Follow radio/TV stations for weather reports and recommendations from the authorities.