Drought Pressure on Moldova’s Water: The water level at the Novodnistrovsk Reservoir dropped another 25 cm in early August, reaching 112.76 m (down from 121 m normal). Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warns August and September are the most critical months unless rainfall returns, as hydrological alerts keep restrictions on non-essential water use. River Flow Warnings: Moldova’s reduced-flow alert has been extended to Aug 14, with Dniester and Prut sectors still under yellow, orange and red codes, including some small rivers running at just 10–30% of usual levels. Wastewater Reuse Rules: Moldova is drafting a regulation for safe reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, aiming to cut pressure on rivers and groundwater and boost farm resilience, aligned with EU standards and open for public comment. Local Pollution Risk: Residents in Comrat District say a poorly managed landfill is left unattended and may be contaminating groundwater via leachate, pushing for urgent oversight and responsible operators. EU/UNDP Reintegration Support: Moldova’s Deputy PM for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri met Japan’s ambassador and UNDP’s Moldova representative, discussing support for communities on both banks of the Nistru, including sustainable development and confidence-building. Transnistria Disability Program Delayed: On the left bank, a planned “Equal Opportunities” program for people with disabilities has been postponed after slow rollout, raising questions about how EU-backed support is being used. Heatwave Across Europe: France imposed water restrictions affecting about 70% of the country as drought worsened, with record heat driving excess deaths and dropping aquifer levels.