Prime Minister: Dniester’s flow has been increased by 20%, but situation still complicated in both Moldova and Ukraine

The Dniester’s flow has been increased by 20% compared with the previous period following discussions with the Ukrainian side, amid the rains that began in the Carpathian Mountains. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan at the beginning of today’s Government meeting, referring to his meeting with Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal.

The prime minister said that the situation on the Dniester remains complicated both in Moldova and Ukraine, while the authorities of the two countries are trying to find a balance in managing water resources.


“The good news is that the rains have started in the Carpathians, so I insisted in discussions with the Ukrainian side, and we reached an understanding to increase the flow by 20% compared with the previous period,” Vasile Tofan said.


He appreciated the Ukrainian side’s constructive approach, pointing out that it is also facing a significant water shortage.

To illustrate the seriousness of the situation in the neighboring country, the prime minister mentioned that the city of Chernivtsi has access to water for only eight hours a day, between 6:00 and 10:00 in the morning and between 18:00 and 22:00 in the evening. In the city of Novodnistrovsk, located near the reservoir, water is available for six hours a day, according to the official.


“Everyone who criticizes must understand that things are very difficult there as well,” the prime minister said.


Vasile Tofan also said that several issues were discussed during his meeting with the Ukrainian first deputy prime minister, including energy-related matters, about which the authorities will provide information later.

Moldova and Ukraine are cooperating to manage the situation on the Dniester, the main source of water for a large part of Moldova’s population.