Spring rain followed and the Water Resources Department continued to increase rainfall.

The Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs has mastered a wave of spring rain fronts. It will continue to artificially increase rainfall in Shimen, Baoji, Yongheshan, Mingde and Liyutan reservoirs from 9:00 pm today (29), and hope to increase rainfall in the catchment area. Quantity, for the reservoir to pay more water.

In March, there have been several waves of spring rain, and timely introduction of rainfall for the catchment area. Although the water situation in the Hsinchu area has been slightly relieved, the regulation of water resources by the Water Resources Department is still under close monitoring. According to meteorological data, the frontal surface will affect Taiwan in the evening, and the airflow environment before the front may be suitable for rain-enhancing operations. Although the timing is short, in order to make full use of rare operational opportunities, the Water Conservancy's artificial precipitation team continues to follow the rain cloud system. Evolve and wind the wind speed in the work area, and grasp the most suitable time for ground rain enhancement.

In addition, Taiwan will continue to be affected by the Yunyu District in South China after March 31. It is expected that the low-altitude wind speed will be strong during the impact of the Huanan Rainstorm Zone. The airflow environment may not be suitable for rain enhancement operations, but the Water Resources Department will still Closely contact the Meteorological Bureau to keep abreast of the latest weather forecast. As long as the conditions for proper rainfall increase occur, the artificial precipitation operation team will maneuver the work, and the reservoir will pay more for the reservoir.

Source: Ministry of Economic Affairs R.O.C