Flooding disrupts traffic on Romania's DN1 again as heavy rain hits Prahova Valley

Video 21 July 2026 Romania's busy DN1 national road was blocked again on Monday, July 20, after torrential rain triggered flooding and landslides in the Prahova Valley. The disruption came one day after a powerful flash flood swept through the mountain resort of Bușteni, inundating homes and carrying cars and debris through the streets. Traffic was initially brought to a standstill in the areas of Comarnic and Nistorești after floodwater and mud covered the roadway. Authorities later reopened the road. According to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations IGSU, severe weather affected 14 localities in the counties of Prahova, Bacău, and Vaslui between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on July 20. Emergency crews pumped water from 41 homes, 38 yards, and 16 basements, removed damaged roofing