Dozens of people are said to be stranded amid the rapidly rising floods.
Exceptionally heavy autumn rains have claimed lives in Romania.
According to the rescue authorities, the dead were found in the eastern counties of Galat and Vaskul. At least 95 people are under blockade in the same area.
Heavy rains have caused material damage. Trees have fallen on top of cars and roads are blocked.
Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu has traveled to the flood zone in Galat.
Storms and rain are expected during the weekend in a wide area from Poland and Austria to Germany and Hungary.
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala led government held a crisis meeting due to dangerous weather.
AP