This picture taken on March 17, 2021 shows low water levels at Zengwen Dam in Taiwan’s Chiayi county. – More than one million households and businesses in Taiwan’s heavily industrialised central regions were put on water rationing on April 6, 2021, as the island battles its worst drought in 56 years. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP)
More than one million households and businesses in Taiwan’s heavily industrialised central regions were put on water rationing Tuesday, as the island battles its worst drought in 56 years.
The shortage is expected to particularly impact the water-intensive microchip manufacturing sector during a global shortage of semiconductors that power everything from cars to iPhones and computers.
The state water company is now cutting supplies in Taichung, Miaoli and northern Changhua county for two days a week, with the government warning it must “prepare for the worst”.
On rationing days, various restrictions are in place, including no shampoo treatments…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
