US meteorologists have confirmed the onset of El Niño, warning of intensification ahead — with drought, disrupted harvests and fewer Atlantic hurricanes among the expected consequences.
NOAA confirmed El Niño's onset, with intensification expected over the coming months.
Drought in Asia and excessive rainfall in South America are among the anticipated effects.
Global cereal harvests face disruption, with potential upward pressure on food prices.
Two cars collided Friday evening in Bucharest. One veered into a building, overturned and damaged a gas pipe. A woman and an 11-year-old child were injured.
A car struck an apartment building and overturned after colliding with another vehicle.
The building's gas pipe was ruptured by the impact.
A woman and an 11-year-old child were taken to hospital.
Maintenance works at the Râul Vadului overpass and along other sections of the national road will restrict traffic until late June, with broader works running through mid-July.
Works at the Râul Vadului overpass on DN7 run from 12 to 25 June.
Broader Olt Valley traffic restrictions remain in place through mid-July.
INFOTRAFIC urges drivers to check conditions before departure.