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BackBaoshan and Baoer reservoirs are full to welcome the dry season, providing water for bamboo industry and people’s livelihood with peace of mind
Baoshan and Baoer reservoirs are full to welcome the dry season, providing water for bamboo industry and people’s livelihood with peace of mind
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Baoshan and Baoer reservoirs are full to welcome the dry season, providing water for bamboo industry and people’s livelihood with peace of mind

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  • The North District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that due to the impact of typhoon rainfall, the water storage rate of Baoshan Reservoir and Baoshan No.
  • 2 Reservoir reached 100%.
  • The overall water conditions in the Hsinchu area are good, and normal water supply is expected to be maintained until January next year.

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Why It Matters

The dry season in the northern region is from November to April every year, with relatively less rainfall. In addition, the second-phase rice crop in the Hsinchu area enters the heading period from mid-to-late October. The demand for agricultural irrigation water increases, and reservoir water storage and water source dispatching are particularly important.

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Good news! The North District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today (9th) that thanks to the rainfall brought by typhoons Bavi, White Dolphin and Qiangbi, the Baoshan Reservoir and Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, which supply the main water sources in the greater Hsinchu area, currently have a water storage rate of 100%, preparing for the upcoming dry season. The overall water conditions in the Hsinchu area are currently good, and normal water supply is expected to be maintained until January next year.

The Northern District Water Resources Branch pointed out that the dry season in the northern region is from November to April each year, and rainfall is relatively reduced. In addition, the second-phase rice crop in the Hsinchu area gradually enters the heading period from mid-to-late October. The demand for agricultural irrigation water increases, and reservoir water storage and water source dispatching are particularly important. Rainfall during this year's flood season was sufficient, and each reservoir also adjusted its water storage and release operations in a timely manner based on rainfall forecasts and actual water demand. The current overall water storage situation is better than in previous years.

The Beishui District Administration stated that as of 8 a.m. on the 9th, the total water storage capacity of Baoshan Reservoir and Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir in Hsinchu reached 39.02 million tons, and the water storage rate also reached more than 100%. The reservoir has sufficient water storage to provide stable backing for water supply for people's livelihood, industry and agriculture.

However, the Beishui Water Management Bureau reminds that as the dry season begins in November, attention must still be paid to reduced rainfall and agricultural water demand. Irrigation for the second phase of the rice crop is expected to be completed by the end of November. Subsequently, the water supply configuration will be adjusted in a timely manner through the joint use of reservoirs, regional water source dispatching and water supply facility operations to ensure the stability of water use for each target based on weather forecasts, reservoir water inflows and various water needs.

Spokesperson for the Beishui District, Deputy Director Guo said that although the reservoirs currently have sufficient water storage, the extreme climate has made rainfall distribution more difficult to predict. We still need to carefully respond to changes in the dry season and spring rains next year, and we cannot take it lightly just because the reservoirs are full.

The Beishui District also calls on the public to cherish water resources, implement water conservation in daily life, maximize the effectiveness of the current sufficient water storage, jointly maintain the sustainable use of water resources, and prepare for the next dry season in the Hsinchu area and water supply next year.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Hsinchu area can maintain normal water supply until January next year

    Likely · Within months

  • Irrigation supply for the second phase of the rice crop is expected to be completed by the end of November. Subsequently, the water supply configuration will be adjusted based on weather forecast, reservoir water inflow and various water needs.

    Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • If there is insufficient spring rain next year, will the water supply be affected?
  • After the second phase of rice irrigation is completed, how will water resources be reallocated?

Related Topics

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PeopleDeputy Director Guo
OrganizationsNorth District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs
PlacesBaoshan Second ReservoirHsinchu area
TopicsBaoshan Second ReservoirWater storage ratedry seasonHsinchu areawater supplysave water
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