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Taipei, June 2 (CNA) Heavy rainfall recently has eased Taiwan's severe drought conditions that led to water rationing, but Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) warned Tuesday that the drought alert is still in effect and urged the public to continue conserving water.
Rainfall eases shortage, but alerts still in effect
SOUTHERN CONCERN: A WRA official said rain in Tainan had added 13m cubic meters of water, but two of the area’s biggest reservoirs were at only 4.49% and 14.8%
Staff writer, with CNA
Heavy rainfall over the past few days has eased Taiwan’s water shortage that led to rationing, but Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Tuesday said that alerts are still in effect and urged the public to continue conserving water.
A weather front that arrived in Taiwan late last week ended a long dry spell that had persisted for many months, including for most of last month, which is normally when the seasonal plum rains arrive.
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Rain is expected across most of Taiwan on Wednesday, with afternoon thundershowers likely in some areas of the country, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
Taipei, May 30 (CNA) Heavy rains fell across Taiwan on Sunday, alleviating the drought in some areas and causing flooding in Changhua County, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).