Wushantou Reservoir catchment area receives about 50 millimeters of rain, the most this year

The catchment area of the Wushantou Reservoir in Tainan experienced significant rainfall on the morning of June 8, accumulating 50.2 millimeters. This marks the highest rainfall recorded in the area this year, offering a much-needed boost after a prolonged dry spell.

While the rainfall is estimated to bring 2.9 million cubic meters of water to the reservoir, officials caution that the actual amount will be less due to ground absorption. The current water supply for industrial and domestic needs is only managing to stay balanced with this inflow, highlighting the precarious water situation.

Officials are closely monitoring the situation, particularly concerning the upcoming second crop season. The effectiveness of this rainfall in supporting agricultural irrigation remains a key concern. Further consistent rainfall is needed to ensure adequate water resources.

As of midday June 8, the Wushantou Reservoir's water level stood at 47.09 meters, with an effective storage capacity of 1181 cubic meters, representing a storage rate of 14.98%. The reservoir's limited capacity underscores the urgency for continued precipitation.

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The Wushantou Reservoir catchment area has an area of less than 60 hectares, and the current rainfall's contribution to the Wushantou Reservoir is limited. We need to observe further. Whether the second crop season in the Jiayi-Tainan irrigation area will be irrigated will depend most importantly on this rainfall.