Water Resources Agency: Water Supply Stable Across Taiwan Until End of September
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that water transfer and conservation measures have achieved an efficiency of approximately 1.1 billion metric tons. The Water Resources Agency stated that public water supply can be stably provided until the end of September with one month of safe storage, and will pursue both drought relief and flood prevention to address extreme weather.
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(Taipei, 11th, Central News Agency reporters Yu Kai-hsiang and Lai Yu-chen) Premier Cho Jung-tai stated today that through the "Pearl String" water transfer plan and water conservation measures, an efficiency of approximately 1.1 billion metric tons of water has been achieved. The Water Resources Agency (WRA) pointed out that public water supply can be stably provided until the end of September while maintaining one month of safe storage capacity. In the future, the approach will balance drought relief and flood prevention to respond to extreme weather.
At a press conference following the Executive Yuan meeting, Executive Yuan Spokesperson Lee Hui-chih conveyed Premier Cho's directives, and WRA Director Lin Yuan-peng presented a report on "Water Supply Situation and the Impact of the Plum Rain."
Lee Hui-chih stated that Premier Cho noted that despite experiencing the lowest winter rainfall on record, with reservoir catchment areas receiving only 50-70% of historical averages, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Ministry of Agriculture, National Science and Technology Council, and local governments collaborated closely before the arrival of the plum rain front. Through the Pearl String plan, a total of 520 million metric tons of water was transferred across regions. Combined with measures such as total reservoir discharge control, enhanced agricultural irrigation management, and industrial water conservation, the total water savings reached 1.1 billion metric tons.
Premier Cho highlighted that in the particularly water-stressed southern region, the Tsengwen Reservoir began transferring 20 million metric tons of water to the Nanhua Reservoir via the Tsengwen-Nanhua Connector Pipeline on January 23rd. This ensured that when the Nanhua Reservoir's storage hit its lowest point on June 4th, it still retained 17 million metric tons, averting a critical depletion crisis. Of the 16 key transfer pipelines in the reservoir Pearl String plan, 6 are still under construction. Premier Cho urged the MOEA to actively pursue these projects to continuously improve water resource utilization efficiency.
Premier Cho pointed out that the recent plum rain front was intense, prompting the Central Weather Administration to initiate enhanced heavy rain operations. This wave of plum rain brought approximately 390 million metric tons of water, with over 49 million metric tons flowing into the Tsengwen and Wushantou Reservoirs and over 20 million metric tons into the Nanhua Reservoir, slightly alleviating the water situation in the southern region. Premier Cho emphasized that flood prevention efforts must not be relaxed, and water conservation must continue. He instructed the MOEA and the Ministry of the Interior to continuously respond to changing water conditions to protect the lives and property of the people.
Premier Cho mentioned that in addition to pre-flood season preparations, the MOEA established an emergency response team on June 8th and pre-deployed 1,792 large mobile pumps across various counties and cities. Currently, 27 instances of flooding have receded quickly. However, as the weather is expected to remain unstable with potential heavy rainfall in the coming days, he urged all ministries to strengthen preparations and responses, collaborate closely with local governments, and promptly grasp disaster information to implement appropriate measures.
Premier Cho expressed gratitude to all personnel involved in flood prevention projects and preparations, urging all engineering units to implement strict construction safety management. He cited a recent incident in Hualien's Matian'an River where a site director was swept away and went missing. Fortunately, the fire department located signs of life on the vast riverbed using drone thermal imaging, leading to a safe rescue. To prevent similar incidents, Premier Cho instructed all engineering units to notify contractors to adhere to the highest standards regarding construction processes and operational risks, and also asked local governments to strengthen supervision to ensure safety.
Director Lin Yuan-peng's report emphasized that the Pearl String plan and water conservation measures have achieved an efficiency of approximately 1.1 billion metric tons of water. Combined with the influx from the plum rain front, public water supply can be stably provided until the end of September with one month of safe storage. Regarding agricultural water, the first crop season in the Kaohsiung and Chianan areas has been successfully irrigated, and irrigation for areas in central and northern Taiwan will be completed by the end of June.
He pointed out that in the face of the normalization of extreme weather and the risks of uncertainty from future typhoon rainfall, the WRA will continue to flexibly utilize various water transfer measures, collaborate closely with water supply and user units, and dynamically review water conditions and transfer strategies to ensure water for domestic, industrial, and agricultural use. Furthermore, to address the challenges of rapid drought-to-flood transitions and extreme rainfall, the WRA will adhere to the principle of balancing drought relief and flood prevention, implement all necessary preparations and response actions, strengthen horizontal coordination and cross-domain cooperation mechanisms between central and local governments, enhance disaster prevention and response capabilities, and jointly protect the safety of people's lives and property and ensure a stable water supply environment. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150611
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(Taipei, 11th, Central News Agency reporters Yu Kai-hsiang and Lai Yu-chen) Premier Cho Jung-tai stated today that through the "Pearl String" water transfer plan and water conservation measures, an efficiency of approximately 1.1 billion metric tons of water has been achieved. The Water Resources Agency (WRA) pointed out that public water supply can be stably provided until the end of September while maintaining one month of safe storage capacity. In the future, the approach will balance drought relief and flood prevention to respond to extreme weather.
At a press conference following the Executive Yuan meeting, Executive Yuan Spokesperson Lee Hui-chih conveyed Premier Cho's directives, and WRA Director Lin Yuan-peng presented a report on "Water Supply Situation and the Impact of the Plum Rain."
Lee Hui-chih stated that Premier Cho noted that despite experiencing the lowest winter rainfall on record, with reservoir catchment areas receiving only 50-70% of historical averages, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Ministry of Agriculture, National Science and Technology Council, and local governments collaborated closely before the arrival of the plum rain front. Through the Pearl String plan, a total of 520 million metric tons of water was transferred across regions. Combined with measures such as total reservoir discharge control, enhanced agricultural irrigation management, and industrial water conservation, the total water savings reached 1.1 billion metric tons.
Premier Cho highlighted that in the particularly water-stressed southern region, the Tsengwen Reservoir began transferring 20 million metric tons of water to the Nanhua Reservoir via the Tsengwen-Nanhua Connector Pipeline on January 23rd. This ensured that when the Nanhua Reservoir's storage hit its lowest point on June 4th, it still retained 17 million metric tons, averting a critical depletion crisis. Of the 16 key transfer pipelines in the reservoir Pearl String plan, 6 are still under construction. Premier Cho urged the MOEA to actively pursue these projects to continuously improve water resource utilization efficiency.
Premier Cho pointed out that the recent plum rain front was intense, prompting the Central Weather Administration to initiate enhanced heavy rain operations. This wave of plum rain brought approximately 390 million metric tons of water, with over 49 million metric tons flowing into the Tsengwen and Wushantou Reservoirs and over 20 million metric tons into the Nanhua Reservoir, slightly alleviating the water situation in the southern region. Premier Cho emphasized that flood prevention efforts must not be relaxed, and water conservation must continue. He instructed the MOEA and the Ministry of the Interior to continuously respond to changing water conditions to protect the lives and property of the people.
Premier Cho mentioned that in addition to pre-flood season preparations, the MOEA established an emergency response team on June 8th and pre-deployed 1,792 large mobile pumps across various counties and cities. Currently, 27 instances of flooding have receded quickly. However, as the weather is expected to remain unstable with potential heavy rainfall in the coming days, he urged all ministries to strengthen preparations and responses, collaborate closely with local governments, and promptly grasp disaster information to implement appropriate measures.
Premier Cho expressed gratitude to all personnel involved in flood prevention projects and preparations, urging all engineering units to implement strict construction safety management. He cited a recent incident in Hualien's Matian'an River where a site director was swept away and went missing. Fortunately, the fire department located signs of life on the vast riverbed using drone thermal imaging, leading to a safe rescue. To prevent similar incidents, Premier Cho instructed all engineering units to notify contractors to adhere to the highest standards regarding construction processes and operational risks, and also asked local governments to strengthen supervision to ensure safety.
Director Lin Yuan-peng's report emphasized that the Pearl String plan and water conservation measures have achieved an efficiency of approximately 1.1 billion metric tons of water. Combined with the influx from the plum rain front, public water supply can be stably provided until the end of September with one month of safe storage. Regarding agricultural water, the first crop season in the Kaohsiung and Chianan areas has been successfully irrigated, and irrigation for areas in central and northern Taiwan will be completed by the end of June.
He pointed out that in the face of the normalization of extreme weather and the risks of uncertainty from future typhoon rainfall, the WRA will continue to flexibly utilize various water transfer measures, collaborate closely with water supply and user units, and dynamically review water conditions and transfer strategies to ensure water for domestic, industrial, and agricultural use. Furthermore, to address the challenges of rapid drought-to-flood transitions and extreme rainfall, the WRA will adhere to the principle of balancing drought relief and flood prevention, implement all necessary preparations and response actions, strengthen horizontal coordination and cross-domain cooperation mechanisms between central and local governments, enhance disaster prevention and response capabilities, and jointly protect the safety of people's lives and property and ensure a stable water supply environment. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150611
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FAQ
Until when is Taiwan's water supply stable?
According to the WRA, public water supply is stable until the end of September with one month of safe storage.
What is the Pearl String plan?
It is Taiwan's water resource network plan that connects reservoirs via pipelines for cross-regional water transfer.
How much water did the plum rain bring?
The plum rain front brought approximately 390 million metric tons of water, significantly improving reservoir levels in the south.