More than 40 settlements of Moldova were left without electricity because of a severe thunderstorm this night.
Heavy rainstorms with lightning and wind across during the night and morning of August 6 across the country have caused many trees and branches to collapse on power lines, Premier-Energy said. This led to wire breaks, failures in the operation of power distribution equipment and emergency power outages in 43 settlements in the south and center of the country, including the municipality of Chisinau. The most affected districts are Chimislia, Hincesti, Criuleni, Nisporeni, Telenesti, Ialoveni, Causeni, Anenii Noi, Comrat, Cahul and Leova. Premier-Energy has deployed several mobile teams to restore power and urges communities and businesses to comply with safety rules during inclement weather. At the same time, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations reported that the help of rescuers was required in Briceni, Edinet, Donduseni, Leova districts. In addition, a fire broke out at one of the gas stations downtown Chisinau this night due to a lightning strike. 5 fire brigades arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. No one was injured in the fire. Let us remind that, according to the warning of the State Meteorological Service regarding unfavorable weather conditions. Until the evening of August 6, thunderstorms are expected in the country, in some places heavy downpours (15-35 l / m2) with hail and squalls in gusts up to 15-20 m / s. // 06.08.2021 – InfoMarket
