Romania’s eastern region, particularly Galați County, is taking swift action to prevent future disasters following the catastrophic floods that struck last month, killing at least seven people and destroying thousands of homes.
Local authorities have put in place a comprehensive medium- and long-term flood prevention plan aimed at mitigating the effects of future flooding.
Costel Fotiă, head of the Galați County Council, emphasized the urgent need to address the situation.
He stated, “We must focus on three crucial tasks: relocating residents from flood-affected homes, repairing the damage caused by the waters—including clearing over 130 kilometers of blocked river channels—and rebuilding broken dams. We also need to construct new dams to regulate water release in a controlled manner.”
The total estimated cost of the repairs in Galați County alone is approximately 150 million euros. Authorities warn that similar costs could be incurred in future flood events if preventive measures are not strengthened.
The region’s residents are particularly anxious, as meteorologists predict that similar floods could occur in the future. For many residents of Galați, this isn’t the first time they’ve been forced to rebuild their homes after floods devastated the area.
The damage in Galați was so severe that hundreds of workers are still active in the affected communities, clearing debris, removing mud, and helping people rebuild their homes in time for the winter season.
In addition to the thousands of homes destroyed, the region’s infrastructure, including roads, also requires significant repair. Vast stretches of farmland remain waterlogged, further exacerbating the crisis.
Local officials report that at least 80% of the county's residents were forced to evacuate their homes, underscoring the magnitude of the disaster.
The recovery efforts are ongoing, but with experts predicting future floods, the need for robust preventive measures is becoming increasingly urgent.
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