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Moldova braces for water shortages as drought lowers Nistru levels

Severe drought and falling water levels in the Nistru River have prompted Moldovan authorities to prepare for possible water supply disruptions. Mayor Ion Ceban announced nonstop work at the Vadul lui Vodă water‑capture station and the construction of a temporary dam to raise water levels, while hospitals and 108 kindergartens in Chișinău have been stocked with large water reserves and single‑use dishware. The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) is reviewing steep tariff hikes for water and wastewater services in Ialoveni and Glodeni, which could make the cost of a cubic metre of water exceed €5. These measures aim to ensure continuous water provision for households and public institutions amid the ongoing heat wave and reduced river flow.

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Apă‑Canal Chișinău · Chișinău · Chișinău City Hall · Chișinău municipality · Gheorghe Hajder · Government of Moldova · Ion Ceban · Ministry of Environment (Gheorghe Hajder) · National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) · Nistru River · Novodnestrovsk Reservoir · SA Apă‑Canal Chișinău

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Chișinău operates 26 wells that can supply about 32,000 m³ of water per day. democracy.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Chișinău municipality has over 270 water reservoirs. radiomoldova.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Five motor pumps (1,200 m³/h each) were sent to the Vadul lui Vodă water‑capture station from state reserves at the request of Chișinău municipality.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The municipal water‑treatment plant can provide up to 5,000 m³ of technical water daily. democracy.md · radiomoldova.md
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Mayor Ion Ceban says Chișinău will have water regardless of the situation. democracy.md · radiomoldova.md · zugo.md · tvrmoldova.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Chișinău has 213 water distribution points across the municipality. radiomoldova.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said water supply must be a priority and should not become a political issue.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Chișinău has 20 water tankers and 45 special vehicles for distribution. radiomoldova.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Hospitals in Chișinău have water reserves sufficient for emergency, with the Valentin Ignatenco Children’s Hospital requiring about 150 tonnes of water per day. radiomoldova.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] All 108 kindergartens in Chișinău will be equipped with large water reservoirs and disposable tableware. radiomoldova.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A temporary baraj was constructed at the Vadul lui Vodă capture station to raise the water level. democracy.md · tvrmoldova.md
  • [DISPUTED] The water level in the Novodnestrovsk reservoir fell to 112.95 m, a further six centimetres in one day. tvrmoldova.md

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