Yellow Warning: Strong rain and storm across Moldova
Strong rains and storm across Moldova. Meteorologists issued Yellow Warning for the next four days. The warning will come into effect tomorrow afternoon.
A critical situation is predicted for tomorrow night when the amount of rainfall could reach up to 60 liters per square meter in some regions, which means almost the monthly norm.
Experts warn that rains will sometimes be accompanied by hail and the wind will have a speed of more than 70 kilometers per hour.
Weather conditions are potentially dangerous, forecasted meteorological phenomena (winds, lightning, wind intensification, high or low temperatures, etc.) are common for the country but temporarily can become dangerous for certain socio-economic activities.
risks:
- Cumulative rainfall can result in floods in lowland households (at the base of the slopes);
- on local rivers and small courses of water, local water level increases are possible, isolated with its discharge into the meadow;
- Sewerage network blocking may occur.
- soil erosion, sludge and peeling of cereal crops, hoes and legumes may occur;
- the aquaplaning phenomenon may occur, which may result in loss of control of the driving direction of the vehicle.