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Severe Snowstorm Disrupts Romania: Flights Canceled, Power Outages

2/19/2026

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A heavy snowstorm hit southern and southeastern Romania on February 18, prompting a red alert in Bucharest.
The storm affected 67 localities across 21 counties.
At Henri Coanda International Airport, eight flights were canceled and five were diverted.
Power outages left 200,000 homes without electricity.
The Moldovan Railway reported delays on the Chisinau–Bucharest route, with trains arriving over six hours late, and authorities urged residents to avoid non-essential travel.

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A heavy snowstorm hit southern and southeastern Romania on February 18, prompting a red alert in Bucharest.
The storm affected 67 localities across 21 counties.
At Henri Coanda International Airport, eight flights were canceled and five were diverted.
Power outages left 200,000 homes without electricity.
The Moldovan Railway reported delays on the Chisinau–Bucharest route, with trains arriving over six hours late, and authorities urged residents to avoid non-essential travel.