New Annual High: Liyuetan Reservoir Water Storage Reaches 93.85 Million Tons

The Liyuetan Reservoir, a key water source for central Taiwan, has seen its water storage reach a new annual high of 93.85 million tons, with a storage rate of 81.2%. This marks a significant improvement after a period of critically low water levels earlier in the year.

Due to below-average rainfall in the region from late last year into spring, the reservoir's water levels had steadily declined. By early April, the storage rate had plummeted to a mere 25.95%, with only 30.05 million tons of water. This situation posed a serious concern for the water supply to Miaoli, Taichung, and Changhua counties, impacting both daily life and agricultural needs.

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The Liyuetan Reservoir's water storage has reached 93.85 million tons today, with a storage rate of 81.2%, setting a new high for the year.

However, intermittent rainfall around the Qingming Festival provided some relief, halting the decline. More substantial replenishment came with the recent passage of the plum rain front, which brought prolonged rainfall to the reservoir's catchment area. Over the past few days, the reservoir's storage has increased by 1.38 million tons.

As of 7 a.m. today, the water volume reached 93.85 million tons, pushing the storage rate above 80% and reaching its highest point for the year. The water level is now at 294.7 meters, just 5.3 meters shy of the full capacity mark of 300 meters. This significant increase in water storage offers welcome news for water management in central Taiwan.

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The reservoir's water storage continued to decline, with the storage rate only 25.95% and water volume at 30.05 million tons on April 3.