Typhoon strikes! Shimen, Baoshan and Baoer reservoirs are full and Taozhu water supply is stable until January next year

Shimen Reservoir is full. (Provided by North Branch)

Thanks to the abundant rainfall brought by typhoons such as Bavi, White Dolphin and Qiangpi during this year's flood season, the water storage situation of major reservoirs in the northern region is good. The current water storage rate of Shimen Reservoir, Baoshan Reservoir and Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir has reached 100%, laying a good water supply foundation for the upcoming dry season. The North District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today (9th) that the current overall water conditions in Taoyuan and Hsinchu areas are good, and normal water supply is expected to be maintained by January next year.

Guo Yaocheng, deputy director of the North Water Resources Division, pointed out that the dry season from November to April of the following year is relatively light, and the second-phase rice crop in Taoyuan and Hsinchu areas has entered the heading period from mid-to-late October. The demand for water increases, which is an important stage for water resource dispatch. Fortunately, there has been abundant rainfall during this year's flood season, and all major reservoirs have properly adjusted their water storage and release based on rainfall forecasts and water demand. As of 8 a.m. today, the Shimen Reservoir has an effective water storage capacity of approximately 206 million tons, with a water storage rate of over 100%; the Baoshan Reservoir and Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir in Hsinchu have a combined water storage capacity of 39.02 million tons, with a water storage rate of over 100%. The overall water situation is relatively good compared to previous years.

Guo Yaocheng mentioned that the second phase of rice cropping is expected to be completed by the end of November. In the future, weather forecasts, reservoir inflows and water demands of each target will be continuously monitored. Through joint use of reservoirs, regional water source dispatching and proper operation of water supply facilities, water source allocation will be adjusted in a timely manner to ensure stable water supply for people's livelihood, industry and agriculture in Taoyuan and Hsinchu areas.

Although there is currently sufficient water in the reservoir, the Beishui District will still adhere to the principle of "when there is water, we will suffer without water" and continue to pay attention to the water conditions during the dry season and next year's spring rain conditions and operate prudently to cope with the challenges of rainfall uncertainty caused by extreme weather. It also called on the public to cherish water resources, implement daily water conservation, jointly maintain the sustainable use of water resources, and steadily welcome the dry season on the basis of good water storage to ensure stable water supply in the northern region.

The Baoshan Reservoir is overflowing and flooding the road. (Provided by North Branch)

Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir is full and overflowing. (Provided by North Branch)