Romania is melting in a heat wave
\nthat has engulfed the entire country. Weather forecasts warn of more heat in
\nthe next day or two, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
\nThe extreme heat will accentuate the level of thermal discomfort, while the
\ntemperature-humidity ratio is expected to exceed the critical 80 units. The
\nheat wave has also affected the capital Bucharest. <\/p>\n
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The authorities have put in
<\/p>\n Temperatures did not drop much overnight, either, remaining above 20 degrees
<\/p>\n Torrential rain accompanied by strong wind caused significant damage and
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\nplace a number of air-conditioned tents with medical staff ready to provide
\nassistance, water and medicines to passers-by. 840 ambulance cars and 270
\nspecial vehicles belonging to the Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation andExtrication<\/em>
\n(SMURD) are on stand-by ready to intervene in case of an emergency. <\/p>\n
\nCelsius. The weekend will see more heat, but a wave of cold air is expected to
\nreach Romania from northern Europe, bringing storms and normal temperatures of
\naround 30 degrees. The current heat wave comes after storms last weekend that
\ncaused many problems in the north, centre, south-west and east of the country. <\/p>\n
\ndisrupted road travel. The roofs of many houses and buildings were damaged,
\ntrees felled and the electricity supply interrupted. Hail was also reported in
\nsome areas, causing damage to the crops. <\/p>\n