The state of emergency applies to the energy and water sectors and was pushed through parliament to make it easier for authorities to implement measures to cope with water shortages and rising energy costs.
The country's environment ministry describes the situation as a "serious hydrological deficit" after the Prut and Dniester rivers, which are vital to the country, have reached such low levels that Moldova's water supply is at risk. The ministry has already threatened water restrictions.
In addition, the price of natural gas and electricity, which Moldova imports to a large extent, has risen sharply.
"It's not that we will run out of gas, diesel, electricity or water tomorrow. The problem is that we are entering the cold season with several overlapping risk factors," says Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.
