The heatwave is concentrated in eastern Romania, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, and the capital and five counties remain under code red. In the west, the code yellow for gale-force winds has led to fire brigades intervening in 27 localities, where gusts have caused damage. Fires and accidents were reported, including a lightning fire in Caras-Severin. Authorities stress the importance of protective measures for employees in hot weather.
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Vreme la extreme în România: Cod roșu de caniculă în 5 județe și București, cod galben de vijelii în vest și nordul Moldovei: 27 de localități afectate
Bucureștiul și alte județe din sud trec din nou printr-o zi de foc. Codul roșu rămâne în vigoare și temperaturile depșesc 40 de grade
Cinci judeţe și Capitala, sub Cod roşu de caniculă: maximele ajung la 41 de grade. Jumătate de țară, vizată de valul de căldură
Capitala şi 5 judeţe intră de la ora 10.00 sub cod roşu de caniculă. Căldură extremă în jumătate de ţară
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