According to the MP, the Dniester’s flow has fallen dramatically in just a few days, and this is visible in several areas in the north of the Republic of Moldova. Ursu claims that, in some sections, the riverbed has been left almost dry, and dead fish can be seen on the banks.
“People don’t understand what’s happening; they’re afraid they won’t have any water tomorrow. And I don’t see anyone here from the Ministry of the Environment. Where is the minister? Where is the National Security Council? We haven’t seen anyone here today. Yes, they post nice photos online to show they’re looking after the water supply. I want them all to come here together – including the Parliamentary Committee on the Environment – and see for themselves what is really happening in the Dniester riverbed, in the north of the country. I am speaking once again about the security of the water supply for the whole country. And the situation is very serious at the moment,” said Olga Ursu.
According to Olga Ursu, the water level has also fallen significantly in other sections of the river. She states that the locals she spoke to have never seen a situation like this before.
“What is happening is serious; it is a catastrophe for the flora, it is a catastrophe for the ecosystem that used to be here, and it is catastrophic for the people living here. And the security of the water supply is at risk not only here, in northern Moldova, but also in Chișinău,” said Ursu.
Ursu states that, in some areas of the Dniester, the effects on the ecosystem are already visible.
“The authorities must hold talks with the Ukrainian side”
The MP argues that the authorities in Chișinău must urgently discuss with the Ukrainian side the flow of water reaching the Republic of Moldova.
“Now the authorities – and I repeat this once again – right up to the President of the Republic of Moldova and the Prime Minister, at the highest level, must hold talks with the Ukrainian side. Because this is a serious problem we are facing, and it has happened in just three days – in just three days. The water level of the Dniester has halved,” said the MP.
The MP visited several sections of the Dniester, including the area known as the ‘Heart of Moldova’, where she described the situation as alarming.
We would like to remind you that, today, President Maia Sandu posted a message on her Facebook page, in which she urged the authorities to take measures to prevent a potential crisis.
“The government, together with local councils and the relevant institutions, must find joint solutions to prevent a crisis. They must carry out all necessary work at the water intake stations and identify and prepare alternative water sources for use. We now all have a single responsibility: to ensure people have water from the tap,” said Sandu.
The Cabinet of Ministers, for its part, is analysing additional technical solutions in the event of a further deterioration in the hydrological situation.
Logos Press has previously reported here on what is actually happening to the Dniester, why the river is drying up so rapidly, and what needs to be done to protect the Dniester and ensure the Republic of Moldova has a stable supply of water in the future.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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