Storm clouds (Mona Makela photo source, dreamstime.com)
Seven trees were shot down on Wednesday afternoon in Iasi during a strong storm, eight cars were damaged.
Thus, a tree fell over a stopped car, in which a person was, this being released by firefighters. Another tree fell into the court of the Regional Institute of Oncology, without registering victims. Other trees were grounded on the Rediu Road.
- “On August 6, 2025, between 15:53 – 16:40, Iaşi County was under the incidence of an immediate severe red code, issued by the National Meteorological Administration.
- The forecasted phenomena included strong winds with wind gusts over 80-90 km/h, torrential showers, frequent electric discharges, but also medium and large hail (3-5 cm).
- Although the municipality of Iasi was not initially included in the area of manifestation, the severe weather also affected the urban area, determining several emergency calls ”, informed ISU Iasi, quoted by News.ro.
Thus, in the municipality of Iasi, there were 7 trees shot down by the wind and 8 damaged cars, as a result of the fall of the trees or other objects driven by gusts.
In the rural area of Iasi county, a fallen tree has been reported, but without registering material damage or victims.
ISU Iasi crews intervened promptly to eliminate the negative effects and to support the affected communities, the source said. The missions included the release of the trees, the insurance of the dangerous areas and the permanent monitoring of the evolution of the situation.
