Yunlin County:Taipei Tropical Storm Champi has resulted in an estimated NT$133.36 million (US$4.2 million) in agricultural losses across Taiwan, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Saturday afternoon.
According to Focus Taiwan, the majority of the losses have been reported in Yunlin County, which accounts for more than 80 percent of the total damages. The garlic crops have been the hardest hit, suffering the most significant losses.
As of 5 p.m., Yunlin County alone reported estimated losses of NT$109.6 million. Other affected regions include Yilan County with losses amounting to NT$8.39 million, New Taipei at NT$7.24 million, and Taoyuan at NT$3.46 million, According to ministry's data.
Islandwide, crop losses have totaled approximately NT$133.07 million, affecting 2,405 hectares of farmland. Garlic crops have sustained the greatest damage, with losses estimated at NT$53.07 million over 326 hectares. Other crops adversely affected include peanuts, onions, sweet corn, and tea.
Chen Shang-ren, director-general of the Central Branch of the Agency of Agriculture and Food, visited the damaged areas in Yuanchang, Dongshi, and Dapi townships in Yunlin County. He promised swift disaster relief and committed to reporting the damage promptly to the ministry to expedite relief payments. This will enable affected farmers to receive assistance soon and resume their farming activities as quickly as possible.
