The people living near the Suhurlui stream learned from experience, and every time they rebuilt their houses, they elevated them. They took into account the previous floods, whose height did not exceed 60-70 cm. No one could have imagined that the waters would rise in some places up to 1.70 meters. Even if they had imagined it, the only viable construction solution for such severe floods (as seen in other areas) are houses on stilts.
Rumor had it that insuring homes was impossible due to their location in a high-risk area. Mrs. Avramiuc Ionica and her husband Sorin, both chefs in Italy, have been paying for insurance for over ten years. This year, due to financial difficulties, they almost gave it up. A good thought made them continue paying, and now they hope to cover the damages. However, insurance in the disaster-stricken area is not a solution. While it alleviates the suffering of the flood victims to some extent, insurance does not remove the core problem. On the other hand, the area seems to be turning into a lake. We can ask ourselves why authorities still issue building permits in the area after the 2013 events.
If we assume that after 2013 there were people who continued to build houses in the flood zone without construction permits, you can’t help but wonder if they are not trying to exploit the victim status.