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Heavy rain leaves 3 dead, 1 missing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three people have died and one is missing following days of heavy rain across Taiwan.
  • Agricultural losses from the downpours have exceeded NT$95 million, with guavas and chickens among the hardest-hit.
  • The Central Weather Administration issued an extremely heavy rain advisory, warning of continued intense downpours across much of the island.

Heavy rains have claimed three lives and left one person missing across Taiwan, according to the Central Emergency Operation Center. Fatalities were reported in Kaohsiung and Hsinchu County, with the missing person also from Hsinchu.

The relentless downpours, driven by a weather front and southwesterly winds, have also caused significant agricultural damage. As of yesterday morning, losses totaled more than NT$95 million (US$2.98 million). Kaohsiung and Pingtung County bore the brunt of the agricultural impact, accounting for 52% and 40% of the total losses, respectively.

Guavas were the most affected crop, with 183 hectares damaged, leading to losses of NT$32.34 million. The livestock sector also suffered, with chicken farming experiencing the largest share of losses at NT$3.64 million. Aquaculture losses were estimated at NT$5.74 million, primarily affecting giant river prawns.

The Central Weather Administration has issued an extremely heavy rain advisory, forecasting continued intense downpours for many regions. The Ministry of Agriculture announced it will provide subsidies and low-interest loans to farmers in the hardest-hit areas to aid in recovery efforts.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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