Ukraine will increase its water discharge into the Nistru by about 20%
Ukraine will increase the volume of water released into the Nistru by approximately 20%
Hydrological situation
Moldova has declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrology sectors
A state of emergency has been declared in Moldova's energy and hydrological sectors at the national level for a period of 60 days, effective September 26, 2026.
Moldova is entering the cold season amid a perfect storm of risks
Moldova is entering the cold season, facing a number of serious, overlapping risks; in fact, it has found itself in a "perfect storm" situation—Vasile Tofan
Moldova will declare a state of emergency in the energy and hydrology sectors for 60 days
The Moldovan government will propose that Parliament declare a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors throughout the country for a period of 60 days, beginning on September 26
Moldova Plans to Declare a State of Emergency in the Energy and Hydrology Sectors
Moldova plans to declare a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors
Moldova and Ukraine have agreed to maintain the water discharge into the Nistru at a rate of 60 cubic meters per second
Moldova and Ukraine have agreed on a temporary arrangement regarding the Nistru River amid a drought and declining water levels in the reservoir. The decision was made as a compromise, but the situation remains tense: both the water supply and the operation of the region's hydropower infrastructure will depend on future weather conditions.
Moldova has extended the state of high alert in the energy and hydrology sectors for another 30 days
The Moldovan government has extended the state of high alert in the energy and hydrological sectors for another 30 days, effective August 27
The Ministry of the Environment clarified the situation regarding hydrology
Moldova's Environment Ministry has clarified the hydrological situation on the Dniester, saying current water levels remain stable for now but warning that the balance is becoming harder to maintain as upstream reserves are rapidly shrinking. The issue is expected to be discussed at an upcoming bilateral commission meeting, while authorities are urging businesses, farmers and households to cut non-essential water use.
Moldova has enough gasoline to last 15 days and enough diesel fuel to last 8–9 days
In recent days, the fuel reserve situation in Moldova has improved, and there are now enough gasoline reserves to cover 15 days of consumption and enough diesel fuel reserves to cover 8–9 days - the Ministry of Energy
Moldova has declared a 30-day state of hydrological alert
The Moldovan government has declared a 30-day state of hydrological alert
Chisinau is stepping up monitoring of its water supply amid a possible deterioration in hydrological conditions
Chisinau authorities state that there are currently no direct threats to the capital’s water supply; however, amid discussions about the hydrological situation in the Dniester River basin, they are stepping up monitoring and preparing preventive measures. In the near future, the municipality intends to obtain additional data from central authorities and verify the system’s readiness for possible changes in water usage patterns.
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