UPDATE 20:30
ISU Prahova reports that in the town of Vâlcănești the level of the Sărata stream has risen, 3 cars were swept away by the flood, without casualties). One machine was functional, two were unused. The vehicles were dragged by the flood for a distance of about 1 km. A crew from the Plopeni Work Point is on site. The stream is still high.
Initial news
The authorities have issued an alert in Prahova County regarding torrential downpours that will accumulate over 35…40 l/m2, with frequent electrical discharges, wind intensifications and hail. The warning is valid for the time interval 19:30-20:30.
Targeted localities: Urlati, Boldești-Scăeni, Valea Călugărească, Bucov, Vărbilău, Gura Vitioarei, Albești-Paleologu, Lipănești, Măgurele, Vâlcănești, Cocorăștii Mislii, Dumbrăvești, Bălțești, Plopu.
Citizens are advised to follow the following recommendations:
- 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.
- Clean ditches and gutters to facilitate normal drainage of rainwater.
- In case of increased flows on certain watercourses, do not try to cross them and do not approach their banks.
- Follow radio/TV stations for weather reports and recommendations from the authorities.
- Information on how to behave in the event of emergency situations can be obtained by accessing the national emergency preparedness platform https://fiipregatit.ro and the DSU mobile application, which can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.
