Hydrology & Energy Alert: Moldova has entered a hydrological state of alert as river flows drop sharply, with yellow-to-red warnings on the Dniester, Prut and several smaller rivers—authorities urge rational water use while energy officials say electricity supply to consumers remains normal despite regional impacts. Drought Across Europe: A continent-wide drought is hitting the Danube and beyond, disrupting shipping and threatening power generation; Moldova’s energy ministry notes controlled shutdowns in Romania could affect regional markets, though Moldova expects limited direct cost impact. Wildfire Risk for Travelers: Moldova’s embassy in Athens warns citizens traveling to Greece to take extra care from July 30 due to elevated wildfire danger, including possible evacuations via the 112 alert system. Water for Agriculture: Moldova is set to negotiate an EBRD-backed “Sustainable Water Supply” push—about €130m to rehabilitate irrigation systems and expand irrigated land by ~6,900 hectares to help farms adapt to climate change. Energy Renovation Support: The government approved easier loan guarantees and interest support for homeowners’ associations to renovate apartment blocks, aiming to cut bills and improve comfort. Local Climate Response: Chisinau plans district-heating modernization for around 300 public institutions, installing hundreds of individual heating points to better match heat supply to real needs. Business & Governance: PM Vasile Tofan met Bessarabian business leaders on cutting red tape and improving procurement rules, while parliament adopted tougher penalties for drug promotion online and for aggravated human trafficking.