Romania heat wave triggers red canicule alert and heavy‑truck bans

Romania heat wave red canicule code truck restrictions 41°C temperature ITU 80

The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a red canicule code for several western counties, initially Satu Mare, Bihor, Arad and Timiș and later extending to Maramureș, Sălaj and Caraș‑Severin. Forecasts call for maximum temperatures of up to 41 °C in Banat and Crișana, with nighttime temperatures remaining tropical (20‑26 °C) across most of the country. The temperature‑humidity index (ITU) is expected to exceed the critical threshold of 80 units, intensifying heat‑related discomfort.

Health authorities have activated first‑aid points, ordered hospital checks in Timiș County and set up public hydration stations in Bistrița, including pharmacies and prefectural facilities. To protect infrastructure and safety, a restriction on heavy vehicles over 7.5 tonnes was imposed on major roads in Timiș, Arad, Bihor, Satu Mare and Caraș‑Severin from 12:00 to 20:00 on 4 August. Orange and yellow canicule codes were also issued for Muntenia, Oltenia, Moldova, Transylvania and Dobrogea, with public advisories to stay hydrated, avoid midday travel and limit physical exertion.

Entities: Administraţia Naţională de Meteorologie (ANM) · Banat region · Bihor County · Bucharest · Romania · Timiș County

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[● 5 SOURCES] ANM issued a red canicule code covering multiple counties in Romania. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The temperature‑humidity index (ITU) will exceed the critical threshold of 80 units. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy vehicles over 7.5 tonnes were restricted on highways in Timiș, Arad, Bihor and Satu Mare between 12:00 and 20:00 on 4 August. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Red canicule code was applied to the counties Satu Mare, Bihor, Arad, Timiș, Maramureș, Sălaj and Caraș‑Severin. (ANM)
[● 3 SOURCES] Nighttime temperatures will be tropical, between 20 °C and 26 °C across most of Romania. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Health authorities activated first‑aid points and ordered hospital checks in Timiș County during the heat wave. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach up to 41 °C in Banat and Crișana. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Orange and yellow canicule codes were also issued for regions including Muntenia, Oltenia, Moldova, Transylvania and Dobrogea. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hydration points were set up in Bistrița by pharmacies and the prefecture to aid the public during the heat wave. (article a4223ee2-7044-4d3d-9719-8a870ae57eba)