Drought Warnings in Moldova
Drought Warnings for Moldova (Eastern Europe) come from State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova, General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Chișinău.
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At a glance
- countryMoldova · Europe
- reference cityChișinău (47.01, 28.86)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profiledrought, flood, storm, heat, earthquake
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Moldova
- meteoState Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova
- civilGeneral Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Moldova
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Moldova: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Moldova?
State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova, General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Moldova?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Moldova?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Chișinău from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.