Due to the lack of rainfall upstream, the current water storage rate of Zengwen Reservoir, the largest in China, is only about 27%.

(Photo by reporter Wu Junfeng)

[Reporter Wu Junfeng/Tainan Report] Since July, the rainfall in the catchment area of ​​the largest Zengwen Reservoir in China has been relatively low, less than half of the average for the same period in previous years. The current water storage rate is only 27%. Under active control, the total effective water storage capacity of the Wushantou Reservoir will still be kept at 200 million cubic meters, and we will make every effort to respond.

According to statistics, Zengwen and Wushantou Reservoirs rank eighth from the bottom in terms of water conditions at this stage.

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According to observation data, since the second half of the year, the cumulative rainfall in the upper reaches of Zengwen Reservoir is 750mm, which is only 46% of the historical average for the same period. This seriously impacts the water storage rate and makes Tainan the only water condition light in China with a yellow "decompression water supply". counties and cities.

The South Water Bureau said that according to the current assessment of the water situation, water for people's livelihood and industries in Tainan can be supplied stably until the end of February next year. It also appeals to the public to continue to save water and maximize the benefits of precious water resources.

As of 10 o'clock tonight, the water level of Zengwen Reservoir is 205/96 meters, and the water storage rate is 27.32%. Together with Wushantou Reservoir, the total effective water storage capacity is about 202 million cubic meters.