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Residents of Brăila and Galați received alarming alerts about a dam overflow due to a software error. Authorities confirmed that the warning was mistakenly sent through the flood alert system, causing panic among the population. The message, which mentioned a controlled release from the Reconstrucția Dam on the Bistrița River, was transmitted around 4 PM on November 7, 2026. Both ISU Brăila and ISU Galați clarified that the alerts were a result of a technical glitch and did not indicate any actual emergency. They assured that local authorities would inform residents promptly in case of real flood situations.