Unusually warm weather in Moldova in early March has raised the risk of early flowering in apricot orchards, potentially as early as the middle of the next week. This is due to daytime temperatures approaching +15-17 degrees Celsius, which is 10-12 degrees above the average for this time of year. However, the lack of rainfall and moisture in the country poses a significant risk to the apricot crops, which could lead to dryness in the top soil layer.