Zengwen Reservoir water levels rise dramatically amid heavy rains

Taiwan's largest reservoir, Zengwen, has seen its water storage rate surge past 97% in just five days, thanks to persistent rainfall fueled by a low-pressure system and southwest winds. The reservoir's catchment area has been drenched, accumulating over 337 millimeters of rain since August 19.

This significant influx of water has dramatically improved the reservoir's levels. On August 19, Zengwen Reservoir's storage rate was below 76%. However, continuous downpours, with one day seeing over 100 millimeters of rain, pushed the levels back above 90% by late evening.

As of this morning, the reservoir recorded a water level of 227.28 meters, with a storage rate of 97.16%. When combined with the Wushantou Reservoir, their total effective storage capacity now surpasses 526 million cubic meters. The power of the low-pressure system and southwest winds is clearly evident in these impressive figures.