drought 結果共8筆

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）。