Romania's National Meteorology Administration issued an orange code warning for heavy rain in eight counties in Central and Western Romania. Water quantities will exceed 50 to 60 liters/sq. meters and in some areas even 80-90 liters/sq. meters.

The warning comes into force starting Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6pm until Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008 Environment minister Attila Korodi announced.