The flow rate of Gaoping Creek dropped to 9.3 cubic meters per second today, a record low for the same period in previous years, and sandbars can already be seen emerging.

(Photo by reporter Chen Wenchan)

[Reporter Chen Wenchan/Kaohsiung Report] The water situation in the south is severe. The Water Resources Bureau of the Southern District of the Water Resources Department considers that the flow of Gaoping Stream continues to hit a record low in the same period of the year, and the rainfall in the next season is estimated to be too low. It is recommended that the central government adjust the water situation in Kaohsiung and turn it into a green light, emphasizing The green light is a reminder, calling on the public to save water, and it will not affect people's lives.

The rainfall in the south has been the lowest in nearly 30 years since last year. Kaohsiung’s daily water consumption for people’s livelihood is about 1.2 million tons. It relies on the Gaoping River weir to draw water. Today’s flow has dropped to 9.3 cubic meters per second, which is a record low for the same period of the year. The water intake is 720,000 tons, the water company used underground water and groundwater to respond.

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Kaohsiung shares the Nanhua Reservoir with Tainan. The current water storage rate is 63%, and the water storage capacity is 56.67 million cubic meters. The water company continues to send 100,000 tons of clean water from the Gaoping Stream to the north to support Tainan, reducing the water output of the Nanhua Reservoir. Control and control the daily water output of 340,000 tons.

The South Water Bureau has considered Kaohsiung’s changing light signals. According to statistics, since November last year, the accumulated rainfall in the upper catchment area of ​​Gaopingyan has only been 40% in the same period of previous years. The current flow of Gaoping Stream is the lowest in the same period of the operating year.

The Nanshui Bureau also estimates the rainfall in the coming season based on the Central Meteorological Bureau's forecast. The rainfall from February to April may be relatively low. The overall assessment of the dry season is still long. It is recommended that the disaster response team of the Water Resources Department adjust the Kaohsiung water situation light to a slightly tighter green light.

The city government believes that Kaohsiung's water supply is normal, and it can still support 100,000 tons of Tainan per day. Mayor Chen Qimai also said that he will continue to monitor the water situation, and if there are deficiencies, the water supply will be expanded.

The Water Conservancy Bureau has continued to drill 11 drought-resistant wells, and has completed the discharge of water from 6 drought-resistant wells. After being connected to the water purification plant for treatment, it can be put on site. The overall project is expected to be completed by the end of February, and 47,000 tons of backup water will be added every day.

The water company drilled 3 more drought-resistant water wells. It is expected that the water will be released by the end of February, which can increase 14,000 tons per day, and coordinate with CNPC to support 19 drought-resistant water wells.

The Water Conservancy Bureau continued to drill 11 drought-resistant wells, and 6 wells have completed water production.

(Photo by reporter Chen Wenchan)