Prut River Hydrological Crisis: Costești–Stânca Lake Level Drops 1.28m in Month

Moldova's Ministry of Environment reports a severe hydrological situation on the Prut River, with the Costești–Stânca reservoir's water level dropping 1.28 meters in September and discharge reduced to 14 m³/s due to low inflow. This reflects an ongoing drought affecting the region, threatening water supply and agriculture. The situation is developing as the dry spell persists.