Destructive hurricane from Romania is approaching the western regions of Ukraine

In Romania, eight people died and about 70 were hospitalized as a result of a hurricane wind, which sometimes reached 100 km / h.

According to weather forecasters, the hurricane is moving towards Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian State Emergencies Service, on September 18, heavy rain and thunderstorms, hail and squalls of 70-100 km / h are predicted in the western regions.

Most of the victims in Romania are residents of the city of Timisoara and its environs. Timisoara is the third largest city in Romania, located in the west of the country. The wind uprooted trees and tore down the roofs of the houses. Many power lines and water supply channels were damaged.

Source: BBC Ukraine