Nationally coordinated response to manage the effects of torrential rain

In the context of the heavy rainfall and the Yellow Code issued for today and tomorrow aimed at atmospheric instability with electrical discharges and heavy rains, the state authorities are mobilized to monitor and manage the situations generated by the adverse weather conditions.

At the national level, the situation is coordinated with the involvement of all entities from the public order and security sector, emergency situations and civil protection, road infrastructure and transport, health, environment, energy and local public administration.

So far, no casualties have been reported. In several districts of the country, households affected by water accumulations, road sectors temporarily blocked or with difficult circulation and cases of fallen trees were recorded. The most affected localities are reported in the municipality of Chisinau, the districts of Strășeni, Ialoveni, Drochia, Telenești and Sîngerei, where the intervention teams continue the work of pumping water, unblocking the roads and providing the necessary assistance to the population.

At the same time, road infrastructure, rail transport, the level of water courses and the operation of vital services are permanently monitored. No major disruptions to critical services are being reported at this time.

The authorities urge citizens to follow the safety recommendations: 
- if you are indoors, stay indoors, avoid moving and don't go out in areas that are flooded or exposed to strong winds; 
- if you are in the vehicle and you are surprised by the floods: stop the engine, leave the vehicle only if the water rises rapidly and move immediately to a higher area; 
- if you are stuck in the car: call 112 immediately, stay in the vehicle if it is stable and avoid contact with rising water; 
- if you get stuck in the vehicle and cannot safely leave the area, stay in the vehicle, immediately call 112 and prepare to exit through the window if the water starts to rise or enters the passenger compartment; 
- do not try to cross roads covered with water - even small levels can hide potholes or strong currents; 
- in case of danger of electrocution (fallen wires or damaged poles): do not approach under any circumstances and notify the authorities immediately; 
- prepare a minimum emergency kit (documents, charged phone, flashlight, water, medicine) in case of a quick evacuation; 
- if you live in low-lying areas or near watercourses, be prepared for preventive evacuation at the request of the authorities; 
- constantly supervise children and vulnerable people; 
- follow only official messages and updates placed by the competent authorities.

The situation remains under permanent monitoring, and the responsible institutions continue to intervene and evaluate the effects of rainfall in the territory.