🌍 Romania is battling an extreme heatwave this week, with Bucharest hitting a sizzling 39°C – hotter than a viral TikTok trend! The National Meteorological Administration warns of 'high thermal discomfort' as humidity pushes the temperature index beyond 80 units. Prepare for weather whiplash: storms ⚡ could drench northern regions while the south keeps baking 🔥.
🔸 Code Orange alerts (extreme heat) cover Transylvania, Moldova, and other regions
🔸 Code Yellow warnings predict hail 🧊 and torrential rain in 11 counties
🔸 Weekend forecast shows no relief – heat spreading nationwide
Doctors urge residents to:
☀️ Avoid midday sun
🚰 Stay hydrated (skip the coffee!)
👵 Check on elderly neighbors
This isn't just a summer fling – climate scientists say extreme weather is becoming the new normal. Stay cool, Romania! ❄️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com