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Prut River at Ungheni flows at one-third of normal. Orange code downstream

The Meteorology Authority has issued an orange code for the Ungheni–Brânza section of the Prut River, where flow has dropped to 25–30% of the long-term average. Upstream, on the Costești–Ungheni section, a yellow code is in effect (30%). On August 26, the Government extended the hydrological alert by 30 days.