drought 結果共14筆

Taiwan faces a water crisis due to low rainfall, prompting emergency measures. Authorities urge conservation as reservoir levels drop. Efforts focus on enhancing water supply and conservation to support industries and residents.

Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei earned his first major league start win for the San Francisco Giants against the Colorado Rockies, ending a seven-year drought for Taiwanese pitchers.

Taiwan’s baseball team ended a 29-year drought, defeating Nevada 7-0 in the Little League World Series final. Lin Chin-ze’s pitching and hitting led the victory.

英國多地因連續乾旱面臨嚴重缺水，英國國家乾旱小組National Drought Group (NDG)近日呼籲民眾透過簡單日常行動協助節約用水，包括「關掉水龍頭」及「刪除舊郵件」等方式。該小組主席暨環境署水資源總監Helen Wakeham表示，這些舉措有助於減少總體用水需求，維護河川與生態健康。根據官方統計，目前英格蘭已有五個地區進入乾旱狀態，六個地區長期乾旱，這是自1976年以來最嚴重的六個月乾旱期，政府已將情勢列為「全國重大事件」，呼籲全民響應。

Taiwan’s Lai Po-yu and Tsai Fu-cheng won the men’s doubles gold at the 2025 U.S. Open Badminton Championships, defeating compatriots He Zhi-wei and Huang Jui-hsuan.

Discover how Taipei’s Feitsui Reservoir received a significant rainfall boost, alleviating water scarcity concerns and demonstrating effective water management strategies for the region.

Explore how Taiwan’s critical water shortages are impacted by seasonal changes and increased industrial demand, posing challenges for its semiconductor industry and agricultural needs.

Shihmen Reservoir’s water storage rate falls to 24.2%, lower than during 2021 drought, due to continued irrigation supply. Taoyuan Mayor hopeful for plum rains, prepares drought resistance measures.

Discover how Taiwan’s climate is changing with a rise in temperature and shifts in rainfall patterns. Learn about the projections for shorter winters, longer summers, and more extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and typhoons. Explore the measures being taken by the Central Weather Administration to address these challenges and enhance severe weather monitoring systems.

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced that the city’s water situation is stable, with the Gaoping River’s flow rate at 8-9 cubic meters per second, slightly higher than last year. Kaohsiung uses 1.5 million tons of water daily, drawing from various sources including the Jiasian District river dam and Nanhua Reservoir. Drought measures, such as drought-resistant wells and embankments, ensure water supply stability. The Tsengwen Reservoir connection project is set for completion, further securing Kaohsiung’s water resources.

President Tsai Ing-wen emphasizes the need for a stable government in the face of future challenges in Taiwan. She expresses her hopes to entrust the nation to reliable individuals during her visit to Hsien Heng Temple. Tsai highlights the experience and comprehensive backgrounds of the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim. Reflecting on her own tenure, Tsai acknowledges the public support that has strengthened Taiwan’s economy. She discusses global events such as the pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, and Taiwan’s drought, noting Taiwan’s resilience and growing international support. Tsai emphasizes the importance of maintaining a parliamentary majority and urges the public to support the Lai-Hsiao ticket and cast their party votes for the DPP for a brighter future for Taiwan.

Once again, the water supply in southern Taiwan has hit an all-time low due to record low rainfall in the area, the lowest in the past 30 years. 

Due to low rainfalls in southern Taiwan in 2022, the Central Weather Bureau pointed out that Taiwan may suffer from water shortage again in 2023.

澳洲新南威爾斯省正逢大旱，總理滕博爾（Malcolm Turnbull）宣布加碼1.4億美元援助受災農民時示警，指澳洲已成「乾旱大地」（land of drought）。