Husan Reservoir overflows; public warned away from downstream creek

Husan Reservoir has reached full capacity and is naturally overflowing, prompting authorities to issue safety warnings for the downstream Meilin Creek. The Central Region Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Agency announced that the reservoir's water level hit its maximum elevation of 211.5 meters on the evening of June 29, with a 100% storage rate. Due to the reservoir's design, water spills over an overflow weir once full. The agency is broadcasting alerts and notifying relevant units, urging the public and downstream residents to avoid the Meilin Creek area and stay clear of riverbanks. This full reservoir comes after a dry first half of the year, where storage levels had dropped significantly by mid-May. Intensive water source management, conservation efforts, and increased water diversion from the Qingshui River have replenished the reservoir. The current water volume of 50.4 million tons is crucial for ensuring an uninterrupted water supply to Yunlin County through September. Authorities also used the occasion to remind the public about the importance of water conservation amid uncertain rainfall patterns due to climate change.

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Husan Reservoir is currently overflowing. Do not risk entering the downstream Meilin Creek.