Taiwan's water feelings are tight, Keelung decompression water supply at night

The economic affairs department in Taiwan decided on the 27th that from the day of the day, New Taipei City (excluding Xizhi District), Taoyuan and Taoyuan and Tainan region were adjusted to the green light reminded by water feelings; from September 3, Keelung (including Xizhi, New Taipei City, Xizhi, New Taipei City, Xizhi, New Taipei City. District) The yellow light from the green light to the decompression of water supply, from 11:00 at night to 5 am.

Keeline is one of the places where the rainfall is most abundant in Taiwan, but recently set the lowest rainfall record in recent years. This year, the rainfall in Taiwan has dropped significantly, and the water feelings are rushing to the alarm. According to the Taiwan Meteorological Department, the average rainfall in July this year was only 28.2 mm, which was the same period after 2000. In the past two months, the rainfall in the water collection area of ​​the reservoir has been significantly less. The average rainfall of reservoirs from all over Taiwan is only about 40 % of the historical average.

According to the statistics of the "Water Conservancy Department" of the Taiwan Economic Affairs Department, as of the 28th, the water storage rate of Keelung Johor Bahru Reservoir was 37.3%, and the water storage rate of Zengwen Reservoir in Tainan was around 50%, while the water storage rate of the Kaohsiung Agongdian Reservoir was only left. 13.7%. Taiwan Water Corporation stated that when not affecting the water supply of the family, reducing water supply, reducing pipe pressure at certain periods, and stopping non -urgent need or necessary water.

In the past, Taiwan relied on typhoons to bring plenty of rainfall, but this year, the typhoon has not been seen. The meteorological department is worried that if there is no typhoon rain, in October, the central and southern Taiwan may enter a new round of dryness.

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