TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s major reservoirs are roughly at full capacity following seasonal rains and Typhoon Bavi, the Water Resources Agency said Monday.
According to the agency, Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan holds 201.16 million metric tons of water (98%), Baoshan and Second Baoshan Reservoir in Hsinchu hold 36.24 million metric tons combined (93%), Yongheshan Reservoir in Miaoli holds 29.15 million metric tons (97%), and Liyutan Reservoir in Taichung holds 115.88 million metric tons (100%).
Deji Reservoir holds 172.63 million metric tons (95%), Lantan and Renyitan reservoirs in Chiayi hold 33.18 million metric tons (98%), Zengwen and Wushantou reservoirs in Tainan hold a combined 428.62 million metric tons (81%), and Nanhua Reservoir holds 80.84 million metric tons (99%).
The agency said it adjusts reservoir releases based on rainfall, water levels, and downstream river conditions, per CNA. During Typhoon Bavi, Shimen Reservoir opened its spillway to prevent water levels from rising too quickly, marking the first such operation in about 618 days.
Selective water intake systems and the Zhongzhuang Regulation Pond help reduce the impact of increased raw water turbidity caused by heavy rainfall, ensuring stable supplies for households and industry, the WRA explained, per Liberty Times.
The agency said it will monitor weather forecasts and rainfall in reservoir catchments to fine-tune reservoir operations, balancing flood control with water storage to prepare for the next dry season.
