The cumulative inflow of Zengwen Reservoir since the flood season this year is about 45 million cubic meters, which is equal to half of the Nanhua Reservoir. (Photo by reporter Wu Junfeng)
2022/05/23 21:49
[Reporter Wu Junfeng/Tainan Report]The largest Zengwen Reservoir in China, the catchment area has experienced continuous rainfall since the flood season in May. The upstream runoff continued to pour in, and the water storage rate gradually recovered. According to the statistics of the Water Resources Bureau of the Southern District of the Water Resources Administration, So far, the accumulated water inflow is about 45 million cubic meters, which is equal to the effective water storage capacity of half of the Nanhua Reservoir.
The Nanhua Reservoir, which supplies water for people’s livelihood, currently has an effective water storage capacity of nearly 90 million cubic meters. The cumulative inflow of Zengwen Reservoir since May is equivalent to half of the Nanhua Reservoir, which is quite impressive.
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According to the observation data of the South Water Bureau, as of tonight, since the flood season, the accumulated rainfall in the upper reaches of Zengwen Reservoir has exceeded 297 mm, approaching 300 mm, bringing significant inflow and helping water conditions.
Wang Wei, deputy director of the South Water Bureau, said that although the Zengwen Reservoir continued to be irrigated for the first phase, the current water conditions in the southern region are stable, and the water supply will be safe by the end of July. He also urged the public to save water.
Wang Wei pointed out that most of the first phase of the Jianan Irrigation Area will be irrigated before the end of May, and only a small part will be irrigated by the first ten days of June. The water rate is still over 30%.
As of 9 p.m. today, the water level of Zengwen Reservoir is 209.08 meters above sea level, and the water storage rate is 34.62%. Together with Wushantou Reservoir, the total effective water storage capacity exceeds 221 million cubic meters.
As for the Nanhua Reservoir, with the help of water diversion across the region, the water level is 175.52 meters above sea level, the effective water storage capacity is 67.86 million cubic meters, and the water storage rate is 75.95%.
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