The floods are God’s revenge for the desecration of the Jewish synagogue in Jassy last March, is the legend spreading among the peasants of Moldavia who are severely affected by the floods.
King Carol arrived in Jassy yesterday to personally view the extent of the disaster.
The sum of 25,000,000 lei has been alloted by the government for the relief of the sufferers.
An epidemic threatens the entire district.
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