The snowstorm left 14 settlements in Causeni, Straseni, Leova and Stefan Voda districts without electricity. The information was provided by the Civil Protection and Emergencies Service that this afternoon intervened to help a number of persons who got stuck in snowdrifts, IPN reports.

Five vehicles and a bus with 15 people were towed out of snowdrifts near Susleni village of Orhei district. Last night, a family with three children also needed assistance to get out of snow piles.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall until January 30 inclusive. The police warn against going on long journeys in the period. If the trips cannot be avoided, one should be equipped with warm clothes and hot drinks.