Some of roads in northern Moldova still blocked, villages in blackout

A number of roads in the northern districts continue to be impassable following the heavy snowfall. Dozens of persons have not yet reached their homes, being accommodated in the neighboring settlements. Seven villages in three districts are still disconnected from the power supply, Info-Prim Neo reports. According to the latest information provided by the Civil Protection and Emergencies Service, the roads Balti – Floresti, Soroca – Drochia, and Glodeni – Rascani continue to be blocked. The local roads in 56 settlements of Soroca district are also impenetrable. The M14 Brest – Briceni road was unblocked, while the Balti – Edinet – Briceni road was partially unblocked. The Orhei – Rezina road was cleared of snow with the help of three snowplows. Twenty vehicles were pulled out of snowdrifts there. Snow removal works are being performed on the Donduseni – Edinet and Donduseni – Drochia – Pelenia roads. In Balti and Rascani, there were set up mobile food distribution points. Eight persons were accommodated at the kindergarten in Costesti village of Rascani district. Seven villages in the districts of Sangerei, Cahul and Cimislia were still without electrical power in the morning of December 18. In connection with the unfavorable weather conditions, the Civil Protection and Emergencies Service calls on the population not to travel along the public roads, especially towards the northern districts. If the trips cannot be avoided, the vehicles must be equipped with winter tires and chains for wheels. Those who remain blocked on the national or local roads should call 901.