The yellow heat warning was changed to orange for the central and southern districts of the country. Except for the northern region, temperatures will rise to 39 degrees Celsius on July 10-16, IPN reports. 

The State Weather Service said that between July 10-16, the hot air wave will continue to expand and intensify. In the northern districts, the yellow advisory is maintained so that the maximum air temperature will reach 33…35 degrees Celsius. In the rest of the territory, the maximum air temperature will vary between 36 and 39 degrees Celsius.

Until July 15, the warning about the fire danger remains in force. ”In most parts, there will be an exceptional fire danger (class V) of a natural character. We urge you to strictly follow the anti-fire rules. In conditions of low humidity and high temperatures, any source of ignition that gets out of control can cause large fires. Moreover, maximum attention must be paid to children so as to prevent them from playing with fire and, respectively, the prevent exceptional situations,” said the Service.

Also, a hydrological warning was issued for July 9-16 for shallow waters. Thus, in the Nistru River, the Prut River and small rivers, the low water runoff will be maintained. Economic agents and the population are urged to consume the water resources rationally.