At a Glance
- Three people died and more than 750 were rescued after days of flooding in Romania.
- About 20,000 emergency workers aided in the rescues.
- Roads were closed by the flooding, and rail service was impacted.
At least three people died and hundreds were rescued after storms and heavy rainfall struck Romania, triggering widespread flash floods.
More than 750 people were rescued by some 20,000 emergency workers sent out to pull citizens out of flooded areas, the Interior Ministry said.
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A man crossing a river on horseback in southern Romania drowned Sunday after he was swept away. A 70-year-old woman drowned Saturday in eastern Romania after being swept away by floodwaters, and a man picking vegetables also drowned.
Authorities said five national highways were flooded and rail traffic was interrupted in central Romania.
Several power outages were reported and authorities were keeping an eye on rising waters in two rivers in northern Romania.
