TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Seasonal rains linked to recent weather fronts have helped reservoir levels across Taiwan, slightly easing water supply pressure, CNA reported Sunday.

Spring rainfall during the Tomb Sweeping holiday has helped replenish key reservoirs. Authorities said the rains alleviated earlier concerns over water shortages.

Northern reservoirs remained relatively stable. Feitsui Reservoir in Taipei stood at 88.2% capacity, reflecting ample supply in the region.

Taoyuan’s Shihmen Reservoir received roughly 159 mm of rainfall, estimated to add 36.4 million cubic meters of inflow, per Liberty Times. Its water level stood at 234.9 meters.

In Hsinchu, which remains under a yellow alert for reduced-pressure supply, Baoshan Second Reservoir’s storage has risen to 26.9%. The alert indicates continued tight conditions despite recent gains.

Water condition indicators show Taichung is under a green alert. This signals a water advisory and calls for strengthened conservation and contingency measures.

Liyutan Reservoir in Miaoli County stood at 31.2%. Deji Reservoir in Taichung received six million metric tons of water, climbing to 58.4%.

However, southern Taiwan saw minimal gains. The Water Resources Agency said rainfall decreased toward southern catchment areas, limiting inflows.

Nanhua Reservoir, the main source of domestic water for Tainan, received just 236,000 metric tons of inflow, barely enough to meet half a day’s demand, per UDN. Levels in Tsengwen Reservoir in Chiayi County fell slightly.

The limited southern rainfall still benefited agriculture. Plum orchards, mango farms, and rice paddies in urgent need of water received some relief.

Deputy Economic Affairs Minister Lai Chien-hsin (賴建信) said authorities will continue monitoring the water supply.