Drought-parched southern Taiwan prepares for possible flooding as rain front approaches

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment drought, rain front, weather

Municipal leaders in southern cities and counties inspected drainage channels and flood mitigation facilities today, as Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau warned of heavy rain expected to be generated by a front which will pass over the island from Wednesday (April 19) to Friday (April 21). It is hoped that the rain will help alleviate water shortages caused by the worst drought in a century. The CWB said that rain will start to affect the northwest Wednesday afternoon, while increasing and

Renyitan Reservoir, which supplies water in the Chiayi area

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May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment drought, heat-wave

[Picture: Renyitan Reservoir, which supplies water in the Chiayi area.] Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau forecasts say that a rainy front will arrive tomorrow, June 1, bringing rain to northern Taiwan, and reducing temperatures to a range between 24°C and 29°C in New Taipei City and northern districts. Central and southern Taiwan will see rain isolated mostly to the mountain districts. The CWB said the temperatures in central Taiwan will range between 26°C to 33°C, while the south will experience 26°C