Meiyu rains fill Taiwan's reservoirs, Baoshan Second discharges water

Recent heavy rainfall from a梅雨 (mei-yu) front has significantly boosted water levels across Taiwan's reservoirs, replenishing them with an estimated 135.96 million tons of water. The Zengwen-Wushantou reservoir system has benefited the most, receiving approximately 50 million tons, with its current storage rate at 15%.

The Shimen Reservoir is another major beneficiary, having gained 44.1 million tons and reaching a storage rate of 69.7%. The Nanhua Reservoir has also seen a substantial increase, with 31.5 million tons added, bringing its storage rate to 34.9%. These inflows are crucial for meeting the island's water demands.

Meanwhile, the Baoshan Second Reservoir has reached its full capacity and is currently undergoing controlled water discharge operations to manage the excess water. Water authorities have also issued discharge alerts for other reservoirs, including Mingde, Dapu, Shilin Weir, Deyuan埤, and Hutou埤, urging downstream residents and workers to stay clear of riverbeds due to potential dangers.

The rainfall, which began around June 4th, is expected to continue contributing to the reservoirs. Water resource management remains a key priority for Taiwan, especially given the variable weather patterns and the need to ensure a stable water supply for agriculture, industry, and domestic use.