River Dam Collapse In NE Romania Prompts Evacuation Of Nearby Village

A dam on the Siret, a major Romanian river crossing the northeastern part of the country, broke Thursday and submerged nearby farmland, prompting authorities to evacuate the inhabitants of a village in Neamt County, which is at risk of being flooded.

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People close to the matter told MEDIAFAX that a coffer dam on the Siret River broke, submerging an adjoining farming facility, managed by the National Agency for Land Improvement, or ANIF. The overflows might reach the nearby village of Tamaseni.

Experts with Romania's water resources authority estimate that the river's water level will exceed the alert rate by 1.9 meters Friday.

A dam on one of the Danube river's arms in Ialomita county, southern Romania, was damaged due to the increased water level Wednesday, submerging a farmland area.

According to data presented Wednesday during the Government meeting, flooding in Romania in recent days has claimed the lives of 22 people and about 7,000 others were forced to flee their homes to safety. Reports show 2,917 homes have been flooded and 206 homes have collapsed.

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