Typhoon Kangrui Brings Relief: Jengwen Reservoir Releases Water to Prevent Overflow

Typhoon Kangri Approaches: Water Release from Zhengwen Reservoir

(Central News Agency Reporter Zhang Rongjiang, Tainan, 31st) As Typhoon Kangri approaches, water will be released from Taiwan’s largest reservoir, Zhengwen Reservoir, at 50 metric tons per second. 11 am

The latest water situation data from the South District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department shows that as of 8 am, the effective water storage capacity of Sang Man Reservoir was 501.92 million metric tons, a water storage rate of 99.44%. The Wushantou Reservoir, connected to the Zhengwen Reservoir, has an effective water storage capacity of 55.63 million metric tons and a water conservation rate of 70.89%. The total water storage capacity of Zengwen and Wushantou 2 reservoirs exceeds 550 million metric tons, with a water storage rate of 95.6%.

The Nanfang Water Management Bureau said the amount of water released will be adjusted based on rainfall conditions in the catchment area, and residents along the Zhengwen River should exercise caution.

Also, the National Disaster Prevention and Rescue Technology Center announced at 5:35 a.m. that Tainan’s Mirror Reservoir had naturally overflowed and released water into Mirror Creek.

As of 6 a.m., Tainan City closed 9 bridges as a precaution, including 1 bridge in Yongkang District, 5 bridges in Jinying District, 1 bridge in Yanshui District, and 2 bridges in Xincheng District. Also, a section of road in the new city area was closed as a precaution.

Before 7:30 last night, the Tainan City Government evacuated 70 people from 5 districts in 3 districts as a precaution, including 66 people from Dongshan District, 1 person from Longqi District, and 3 people from Liujia District.

Typhoon Kangri’s Impact on Tainan City

Typhoon Kangri has brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Tainan City, causing disruptions to daily life. The city government has taken measures to ensure public safety, including closing bridges and evacuating residents in high-risk areas.