Dniester Reservoir receives only 11 percent of the normal water inflow
The average daily water inflow into the Dniester Reservoir on September 17 and 20 dropped to a record 24 cubic meters per second, which is 11 percent of the usual norm. Due to prolonged low water levels, the water supply to the cities of Khotyn and Kamianets-Podilskyi is under threat. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Василина Копитко) citing the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Water volumes in the Dniester river basin have been declining rapidly since the beginning of the summer period. Since the end of April, the volume of moisture flowing into the reservoir has consistently lagged behind the volume being discharged.
The recorded figure is an absolute anti-record for the entire history of observations since 1985. The summer norm for this water body is 256 cubic meters per second.
Restrictions for water users
In the event of further deterioration of the hydrological situation, the relevant agency is prepared to introduce temporary limits. Such measures will affect consumers who draw resources from natural sources.
An additional threat is posed by the consequences of military actions by the Russian Federation. Enemy attacks systematically damage energy infrastructure and hydrotechnical facilities.
Situation in other regions
Low water levels over recent months have also been observed in other river basins of the state. In particular, moisture deficits are recorded on the Prypiat, Middle Dnipro, Western Bug, and Southern Bug rivers.
Settlements supplied with drinking water from surface sources remain the most vulnerable to such climatic phenomena. At the same time, Ukraine as a whole has long ranked among the lowest in Europe in terms of fresh water reserves per capita.
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