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Taiwan’s weather swings: From heatwave to plum rains
Taiwan faces a scorching day with temperatures up to 36°C, particularly in its southern and southeastern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Administration. Foehn winds are anticipated in Taitung County, prompting a heat advisory with a yellow warning for Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung counties. A weather shift is expected to bring brief showers or thunderstorms, especially in the central and northern regions, with heavier rainfall predicted for the northeastern and Greater Taipei’s mountainous areas. Meteorologist Lin Te-en highlights an expected above-average rainfall for May, aligning with the plum rain season, potentially easing Taiwan’s water scarcity concerns yet raising flooding risks.2024/04/30 11:54 -
Tainan’s Tsengwen Reservoir dips below 50% capacity
Stay updated on the latest water situation in Tainan as the Tsengwen Reservoir’s storage rate dips below 50%. Despite this, authorities assure a stable water supply for all usage targets before the plum rain season. Follow the city’s water-saving measures and reservoir data from the Southern Region Water Resources Branch.2024/03/25 15:21