Zengwen Reservoir Nears Full Capacity Amid Heavy Rainfall in Southern Taiwan

Zengwen Reservoir is poised to reach 90% capacity today, marking a significant increase in water levels thanks to sustained rainfall fueled by a low-pressure trough and strong southwest winds. The reservoir's water storage rate jumped by 5% in just one day, reaching 85.9% of its total capacity.

Officials anticipate that the current rate of water accumulation could push the reservoir to its full capacity within the next two days. This substantial inflow is attributed to the combined effects of the prevailing weather patterns, which have brought abundant moisture to southern Taiwan.

While mountain areas received less rain than plains, Zengwen Reservoir's catchment area recorded 55.8 millimeters of rain on a recent day. This contributed to a rise in stored water from 306.42 million cubic meters to 386.4 million cubic meters. The forecast for continued rain, with potentially heavier downpours in the mountains of Chiayi, suggests the reservoir could reach its highest level of the year soon.