Fermierii din Călărași riscă să rămână fără apă

Farmers in Călărași County are opposing the authorities' decision to release water from reservoirs to increase the Danube's flow, fearing it will harm their autumn crops. They have invested significantly in irrigation systems to combat drought, and the water release could jeopardize these efforts. The National Agency for Land Improvement has supported the restoration of irrigation stations, but farmers worry about the rising costs and the impact on their crops, particularly rapeseed and grains. The water release is a response to the declining Danube flow, which also affects the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant's water supply. Farmers argue that the measure may not effectively address their irrigation needs and highlight the challenges of managing water resources during droughts.