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Part of situation: Moldova water and energy crisis: reservoir depletion (27 clusters)

Dniester River water crisis prompts emergency measures in Moldova

Dniester River water crisis Moldova Chișinău hydrological drought

The declining water levels in the Dniester River have sparked political tension and emergency measures in Moldova. Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban has warned that a severe shortage could lead to a humanitarian and ecological catastrophe, potentially affecting sewage systems, hospitals, and the production of essential goods like bread and milk for approximately one million people.

Ceban has called for a criminal investigation into how authorities managed the situation, accusing officials of failing to negotiate timely with Ukraine. In response, the Moldovan government stated there is no immediate risk of water shortages, noting that current volumes are theoretically sufficient for urban supply. The government also highlighted that the drought is a regional issue affecting the Carpathian mountains.

To mitigate risks, the National Crisis Management Commission approved the transfer of three high-capacity motor pumps from state reserves to Apă-Canal Chișinău. These pumps, capable of moving up to 1,000 cubic meters of water per hour, aim to support the water intake system during current hydrological conditions. Meanwhile, water levels in northern Moldova, such as at the Cosăuți station, have stabilized, though the central region remains a primary concern.

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Apă-Canal Chișinău · Dniester River · Gheorghe Hajder · Government of Moldova · Ion Ceban · Novodnistrovsk Reservoir · Vasile Tofan

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ion Ceban has requested a prosecution investigation into the management of the Dniester River situation. tv8.md
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A severe decrease in the Dniester River's flow could impact water supply, sewage systems, hospitals, and essential goods production. tv8.md · democracy.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The current water volume is theoretically sufficient to supply cities in Moldova. tv8.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine reduced the water flow from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir to 30 cubic meters per second. tv8.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There is currently no immediate risk of water shortages in Moldovan localities. tv8.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Crisis Management Commission approved the transfer of three high-capacity pumps to Apă-Canal Chișinău. voceabasarabiei.md

Sources

„La culcare!”: Schimb de replici acide în Parlament pe problema Nistrului [tvrmoldova.md]
Chișinăul primește încă trei motopompe pentru captarea apei din Nistru [voceabasarabiei.md]
Ion Ceban: Criza apei din Nistru poate avea consecințe asupra unui milion de oameni din centrul țării [democracy.md]
FOTO // Republica Moldova elaborează un plan pentru alinierea managementului apei la cerințele UE [news.yam.md]
/VIDEO/ Ion Ceban cere anchetă privind situația de pe Nistru. Guvernul: Nu există risc imediat să rămânem fără apă [tv8.md]