The EU has approved aid worth two billion lei for Romanian farmers affected by the severe drought.
The latest drought has prompted authorities in Romania to limit the consumption of drinking water in many towns and villages across the country
Bucharest requests assistance from the European Commission to help the farmers affected by the extreme drought
In spring Romania faced one of the severest droughts in the past 50 years and that was followed by heavy downpours, thunderstorms and hail
Romania is facing severe drought, even worse than the one in 1947, according to some voices
The Romanian government has approved emergency aid during 2019 to support the population affected by floods, landslides and other extreme weather phenomena.
Large scale anti-government protest scheduled in Bucharest on Friday
The Danubes water level has dropped dramatically over the past few days due to prolonged drought, making navigation extremely difficult.
The wave of extreme heat first hit the west of the country, then the northwest, to gradually cover the entire country. The most affected areas these days are the south and the east.
