Habagat, recent typhoons' damage to agri estimated at over P800M

Habagat, recent typhoons’ damage to agri estimated at over P800 million

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 09:58 AM September 22, 2024

NDRRMC: 24 dead after rain, farm damage reaches P600M

(Photo from the Official Facebook page of Sipalay City Agriculture Office)

MANILA, Philippines — The damage brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat and recent typhoons to the country’s agriculture sector has reached over P800 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

In its latest report issued on Sunday, NDRRMC said the combined effects of habagat and storms Ferdie, Gener, Helen and Igme have so far affected 11,170 farmers and fisherfolk nationwide.

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The damage covers about 11,000 hectares of rice, corn and high-value crops, the agency added.

Meanwhile, NDRRMC said the damage brought by the recent weather disturbances in the country’s infrastructure has climbed to more than P22 million.

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On the other hand, around 1.4 million individuals were affected, with 25 reported dead, 13 injured and eight missing.

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