Thousands across six counties in Romania face water rationing crisis

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Residents across Romania are struggling with a severe water crisis, leaving them with a rationed water supply due to a prolonged drought and low rainfall.

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00:00The low levels of rainfall recorded in recent years amid a prolonged drought have led to

00:23water supply rationing. In Lassie County, for example, thousands of people receive water

00:29for only a few hours a day until the end of summer.

00:59Those who have wells can feel the water levels getting lower, making it difficult to draw

01:07even a bucket of clean water. Many people have turned to the local authorities who deliver

01:13water to them daily.

01:29Every drop counts due to the extremely high temperatures.

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