www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/27/seceta-a-golit-lacul-

The prolonged drought has severely impacted the water reserves of Lake Ighiș, crucial for supplying Copșa Mică. Authorities pumped nearly 80,000 cubic meters of water into the lake in 2026 to maintain necessary levels. A report from the Mediaș Hydrotechnical System highlights the lake's declining volume, reaching a minimum of 372,000 cubic meters. Despite these challenges, the water supply for Copșa Mică was managed without drastic measures. The report confirms that the dam's safety remains intact, with no operational deficiencies noted. Future monitoring of water reserves is essential due to ongoing drought effects.