Prut-river above danger-level in South

Tens of acres of farmlands near Leca village, Cantemir district, and natural reservations in the Prut's meadow were flooded on August 11. The Prut's water rose 20 cm in the area, exceeding the danger level, Info-Prim Neo has learnt from the press officer of the Civil Protection and Emergency Service, Liliana Puscasu. In Stefan-Voda district, 300 sand sacks have been used to strengthen dams. The situation is monitored by rescuers and EU representatives come to Moldova to assess damages. Concomitantly, the water is pumped from flooded areas, as courtyards and houses are being cleaned. In the villages of Serpeni, Puhaceni, Calfa from Anenii-Noi, firefighters pump the water from wells, as the doctors disinfect them. 170 households from Otaci town still don't have natural gas, as rescuers demolish flood-stricken houses near gas pipes.