TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Tainan City Government said Monday it has launched drought preparedness measures, Formosa Television News reported.
Southern Region Water Resources Office Deputy Director Chen Bo-zong (陳柏宗) said rainfall in southern Taiwan’s reservoir catchment areas has reached only 34% to 58% of the historical average since the dry season began in November 2025. He said some areas have recorded their lowest rainfall since 1951, though cross-regional water transfers have kept supplies stable, per PTS.
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) said the city’s water supply remains stable but authorities are taking precautions. He urged residents and businesses to continue conserving water to ensure stable supplies during the dry period.
CNA reported that authorities are coordinating with the central government on several drought response measures. These include transferring water from the Gaoping River, promoting water-saving irrigation in agriculture, and encouraging industries to reduce water use by 7%.
The city has also expanded alternative water supplies, Liberty Times reported. Three reclaimed water plants in Anping, Yongkang, and Rende provide about 61,000 tonnes of recycled water daily for industries at Southern Taiwan Science Park.
Officials said 19 emergency wells have been prepared and can supply up to 30,000 tonnes of industrial water per day if needed. Seven mobile reverse osmosis purification units are also ready and can produce up to 2,800 tonnes of water daily, per UDN.
Tainan also provides recycled water for public use at seven water resource recovery centers. The facilities offer about 18,000 tonnes of reclaimed water daily for uses such as watering plants, toilet flushing, and dust suppression.
