In the context of warning the Red Code of Rain, ISU Constanța draws attention to the dangers to which animals can be exposed and offer recommendations for their safety. Both pets and farms are vulnerable during heavy rainfall and floods.
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Authorities recommend that animals be released from chains or paddocks, so that they have higher chances of survival. The owners of farm animals are advised to identify higher places where they can be temporarily moved. Also, for pets it is advisable to prepare an emergency kit with food, water, medicines and identification acts.
ISU warns that when the evacuation is not possible, the release of animals remains the only protection solution. Citizens are urged to comply with these measures to prevent losses and accidents caused by extreme weather phenomena.
The Barbara Mediterranean cyclone is approaching Romania, bringing torrential rains and major flood risks. The authorities declared alert status and mobilized crews and specialized technique to intervene in vulnerable areas, following the red code warnings issued by meteorologists.
The weather forecast indicates torrential rains in Constanța, Călărași, Ialomița, Giurgiu, Ilfov and Bucharest counties, with electric discharges and water quantities that can reach between 80-100 l/sqm, and isolated up to 140 l/sqm.
