Taipei, March 9 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian urged the public Sunday to conserve water as northern Taiwan faces the effects of a drought.
He made the appeal while inspecting the Feitsui Reservoir, accompanied by Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou and Minister of Economic Affairs Lin Yi-fu.
During his inspection trip, Chen expressed hope that local governments will cooperate with the central government to counter the draught.
He also asked government agencies to take appropriate steps as early as possible to keep the effects to a minimum.
The president affirmed Ma's efforts and asked government agencies to study Ma's proposals on resolving the problem.