Water Crisis Watch: Moldova’s Dniester situation is getting worse fast. The Novodnistrovsk reservoir is at a historically low level as inflows reportedly fell to about 23 m³/s while releases to Moldova stay around 75 m³/s, pushing reserves down and raising alarms for the river’s ecosystem and drinking-water supply. Authorities say they’re coordinating with Ukraine, monitoring hydrological data, preparing reserve wells and alternative sources, and urging people to cut water losses and avoid unnecessary use. Cross-Border Energy & Water Stress: Romania shut down its last operational Cernavodă nuclear reactor (Unit 2) on Aug. 13 after record-low Danube levels threatened cooling water availability, leaving Romania temporarily without roughly 20% of its electricity generation. Local Environment Action: In Braniște (Râșcani), a Sweden-supported “green justice” project rehabilitated 24 wells, arranged springs, improved water testing, and set up separate plastic collection platforms with residents’ involvement. Governance & EU Alignment: Moldova reached 70% digitalization of public services (445 of 636), with 71% of requests submitted online in early 2026, and cities are expanding sustainable-urban cooperation via URBACT IV. Policy Under Pressure: Moldova is also preparing a large deregulation package touching environmental impact assessments, industrial wastewater management, extended producer responsibility, and fertilizer use. Energy Affordability: President Maia Sandu says winter energy compensation will continue, prioritizing low-income households, with the final scale depending on budget resources and possible external support.