TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Rains have brought 19 million tons of water to Taiwan’s reservoirs, with northern sites receiving the most replenishment.

According to statistics from the Water Resources Agency (WRA), from 7 a.m. on Friday (March 29) to 7 a.m. on Monday (April 1), Hsinshan Reservoir, Feitsui Reservoir, Shihmen Reservoir, Yuanshan Weir, and Baoshan Second Reservoir in the north altogether received 9.9 million tons of water, CNA reported. Feitsui Reservoir received nearly 3.9 million tons, the highest among them.

The WRA said that reservoirs throughout Taiwan are maintaining water levels between 30% to 70%. “Although this recent rainfall is beneficial and can reduce pressure on agricultural water supply, reservoir storage rates continue to gradually decline based on water demand, albeit at a slower rate,” the agency said.

The WRA also said the recent rainfall signals that Taiwan is entering the late dry season, characterized by hot and humid conditions, and the onset of the flood season. “Therefore, in addition to monitoring water usage, the WRA will also prepare for flood prevention,” it said.

Looking ahead, the WRA said that there is a chance of rain throughout Taiwan during the Tomb Sweeping Festival. “In addition to taking the opportunity to conduct cloud seeding operations, the WRA will also cooperate with the Irrigation Agency to implement water-saving measures,” it said.

“As Taiwan enters the plum rain season after the Qingming Festival, we will be even more cautious and will adjust water-saving measures as needed based on rainfall forecasts,” it added.