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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brittney Donovan

Moldova declares state of emergency over water shortage fears after Russian strikes

Lawmakers in Moldova voted Tuesday to impose a 60-day state of emergency on its energy and water sectors, citing declining water levels in the Dniester River and global conflicts driving up energy costs.

The country faces a "severe hydrological deficit" along the Dniester and Prut rivers that threatens water supplies, according to the Ministry of Environment, which said the declaration enables faster interventions and temporary safeguards.

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