Dniester drought crisis: Moldova’s Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder says the Dniester has fallen to historic lows, with the Cosăuți intake station (supplying Bălți and northern localities) among the most vulnerable links; pumps sit deep enough to avoid immediate danger, but the situation is being closely monitored as low flows worsen from Ukraine. Emergency response: Parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors starting Sept. 26, aimed at keeping electricity, gas and heating stable through winter and managing the hydrological deficit on the Dniester and Prut. Water on the ground: Videos from Naslavcea show fish stranded in shrinking river pools, underscoring how fast the drought is hitting ecosystems and local livelihoods. Crisis management measures: The National Crisis Management Commission backed steps to prioritize power for medical and emergency services, limit export capacities during peak hours, and protect fuel stocks while tightening logistics. UN partnership: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, stressing support for reforms, climate adaptation and resilience as Moldova faces overlapping energy and water shocks. Protected areas restoration: A project update highlights habitat restoration and nature monitoring upgrades across Orhei National Park, Lower Dniester and Codrii Nature Reserve, including cleanup of illegal waste dumps and new community waste tools.