Her principles Romanian decided to proceed to the closure of hundreds of schools On Wednesday, in areas such as the capital of Bucharest, the southern and southeast of the country, due to intense rainfall expected from Tuesday night.

According to the Ministry of the Environment, rainfall may reach 80-100 liters per square meterwhile in isolated areas the quantities can be increased to 120-140 l/m².

The ministry advised citizens to limit their movements during the alarm in order to reduce the risk of accidents. In areas with low altitude, mayors have already begun preventive actions, such as the preparation of sand sacks to prevent flooding.

Bucharest mayor Stelian Budzdaveanou said that the authorities’ aim is to reassure the residents and to ensure the smooth operation of the city, without panic to return children from schools.

The country had faced serious flood problems last summer, with three dead in the northeast of Romania. As President Nicusor Dan had pointed out dramatic events emphasize the importance of viable investment in prevention and protection against climate hazards.

It is recalled that last week, four people died in neighboring Bulgaria, after heavy rainfall on the Black Sea coast.