Water & Drought Response: Moldova and Ukraine agreed on direct, permanent communication to track Dniester River conditions and manage impacts from low flow, with Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder stressing 24/7 monitoring and urgent attention to Chisinau’s water intake station. Hydrology Alert: The Dniester Commission set reduced Novodnistrovsk reservoir discharges for two weeks (from 100 to 85 m³/s) as drought accelerates reserve losses, with authorities promising continued coordination to keep drinking-water intake stations operating. Fire Risk: A yellow fire danger warning is in force across Moldova until August 7 due to hot, dry weather and lack of precipitation; people are urged to avoid open flames near forests and dry vegetation. Local Water Politics: Hajder accused Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban of denying the water problem and “manipulating” public opinion, pointing to outdated capture infrastructure and critically low reservoir levels as the core causes. EU Path & Governance: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu highlighted how parliamentary diplomacy with EU institutions supports Moldova’s accession push, alongside reforms and security priorities. Energy & Heat Pressure: Moldova’s government declared energy and hydrological alerts amid low water levels and diesel concerns, preparing emergency steps to protect vital services. Climate-Linked Transport Pressure (Region): Europe’s severe drought is disrupting Danube shipping and cooling for power generation, a reminder of how Moldova’s water situation can ripple into regional energy and logistics.