Late June Rains Cause Over NT$450 Million in Agricultural Losses Across Taiwan; Guavas Hit Hardest

Heavy rainfall in late June has resulted in significant agricultural losses across Taiwan, with the total damage now exceeding NT$450 million (approximately $14 million USD), according to data compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture. The deluge has severely impacted various sectors, including crops, livestock, and fisheries.

The most affected crop has been guavas, which sustained damage estimated at over NT$60 million. In the livestock sector, pigs experienced the most substantial losses, amounting to over NT$30 million. The fisheries sector also reported considerable damage, with clams being the most affected, leading to losses of nearly NT$25 million.

When broken down by region, Pingtung County bore the brunt of the agricultural damage, reporting losses of NT$270.98 million. Other counties also experienced significant impacts, with Kaohsiung reporting NT$72.03 million, Changhua NT$40.66 million, Tainan NT$20.09 million, Yunlin NT$19.25 million, and Hsinchu County NT$14 million.

Overall agricultural product losses reached NT$293.52 million. Livestock losses amounted to NT$61.85 million, with pig losses at NT$39.29 million. Fisheries losses were approximately NT$85.85 million, and losses to private facilities totaled NT$11.69 million. Beyond guavas, other crops like bananas suffered losses of NT$20.24 million, and orchids incurred NT$18.85 million in damage.