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PREFACE

Due to rapid economic growth in recent years, the demand for additional agricultural, industrial and public water supplies in Taiwan increase drastically each year. In compliance with comprehensive development program for Taiwan, the whole area is subdivided into seven water resources regions Each region is considered as an integral portion to provide optimum economic utilization of water resources through effective control and distribution in commensurate with social and economic development.

Hydrologic data is the basic requirement for water resources management and development. Hydrometric stations on the rivers basins in Taiwan have been successively established by agencies concerned in the past years. In collaboration with the Commission, Taiwan Hydro meteorological Networks has been set up for years. The waysof observation and recording are standardized through the data collected from the primary hydrometric stations from the very beginning of each station. The first volume of “Hydrological Year Book of Taiwan”, covering the data collected from the beginning of each station up to 1970, was published in 1972. The Year Books of 1971 through 1977 were also published annually. Compilations of these publications have been improved gradually. This volume for 1978 will distribute to various agencies. It might be expected that the government agencies as well as the private interested could make practically use of this publication. Any suggestions for improvement of the Year Book would be appreciated.

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Director General

October, 1979