Heavy Rains Cause Over NT$67 Million in Agricultural Losses; Pingtung County Suffers Most

Taiwan is grappling with significant agricultural damage following several days of heavy rainfall. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that losses have reached NT$67.56 million as of Friday afternoon. The most affected crop is peanuts, with losses estimated at NT$15 million due to a 21% damage rate over 497 hectares. Other significantly impacted crops include rice, papaya, taro, and watermelon.

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The agricultural produce and private facilities are estimated to have suffered losses totaling NT$67.56 million.

Across the island, the agricultural sector suffered an estimated NT$67.43 million in losses, affecting 2,019 hectares with an average damage rate of 17%. This translates to 341 hectares of lost harvest. In addition to crop damage, there were NT$30,000 in forestry losses and NT$90,000 in damages to private facilities like greenhouses.

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The most affected crop is peanuts, with a damage rate of 21% over 497 hectares, resulting in an estimated loss of NT$15 million.

Pingtung County bore the brunt of the agricultural devastation, accounting for 44% of the total losses with NT$29.84 million. Yunlin County followed with NT$18.47 million (27% of total), and Tainan City with NT$8.88 million (13%).

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Pingtung County suffered the most losses at NT$29.84 million, accounting for 44% of the total.