At which reservoirs in northern Taiwan did the task force deploy seeding flares?

The task force deployed seeding flares at Mingde, Yonghesan, Baoshan Second, and Shimen reservoirs.

What will the Water Resources Agency do as the next weather front passes through Taiwan?

The agency will continue to monitor weather changes and trigger cloud seeding operations if conditions permit.

Water Resources Agency: Favorable Weather Conditions Trigger Artificial Cloud Seeding at 7 Reservoirs

Q: What is the goal of leveraging southwest winds during the cloud seeding operations?

The goal is to bring more rainfall to the catchment areas of Hsinchu and Taoyuan.

Q: Where did the Water Resources Agency conduct cloud seeding south of Chiayi?

The agency conducted cloud seeding operations at Renyitan, Wushantou, and Zengwen reservoirs.

Q: When is the next weather front expected to pass through Taiwan according to the WRA?

Another weather front is expected to pass through Taiwan on April 17 and 18.

Published Apr 16, 2026 5:45 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 3:56 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Taking advantage of favorable wind conditions, the Water Resources Agency initiated artificial cloud seeding at 7 reservoirs across Taiwan to boost rainfall for key catchment areas in Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and the south.

(Central News Agency, reporter Tseng Chih-yi, Taipei, 16th) The Water Resources Agency (WRA) issued a press release today stating that, based on meteorological data, conditions are favorable for artificial cloud seeding to increase the chances of rainfall. The WRA's artificial weather modification task force decided to deploy seeding flares at the Mingde, Yonghesan, Baoshan Second, and Shimen reservoirs. By leveraging the assistance of southwest winds, they hope to bring more rainfall to the catchment areas of Hsinchu and Taoyuan.

Additionally, the WRA also conducted cloud seeding operations at Renyitan, Wushantou, and Zengwen reservoirs. Utilizing the effects of westerly winds, the agency hopes to increase water volume in the catchment areas south of Chiayi.

The WRA added that another weather front is expected to pass through Taiwan on April 17 and 18. Although the currently forecasted rainfall is not particularly significant, the agency will continue to monitor weather changes and trigger artificial cloud seeding operations at appropriate times as conditions permit.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: Taiwan

Water Resources Agency: Favorable Weather Conditions Trigger Artificial Cloud Seeding at 7 Reservoirs

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