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Heavy Rains Cause Losses for Farmers in Southern Taiwan

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Days of torrential rain have caused heavy losses for farmers across southern Taiwan, with the Ministry of Agriculture estimating total damages at more than US$320,000. Around 70 percent of the losses were concentrated around Tainan, which saw heavy flooding that hit watermelon crops especially hard. Meteorologists warn that an approaching typhoon could bring more wet weather later this week.

Southern Taiwan Farmers Suffer Heavy Losses After Torrential Rain
REPORTER:
Days of torrential rain have caused heavy losses for farmers across southern Taiwan. On Monday, the agriculture ministry estimated total damages at more than 320,000 US dollars. Around 70 percent of those losses were around Tainan, which saw heavy flooding. Watermelon crops were among the hardest hit. The weather bureau blamed multiple factors, including strong southwest winds and a lingering low-pressure center. An approaching typhoon could bring more wet weather later this week.
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REPORTER:
Torrential downpours have caused more than 320,000 US dollars in agricultural losses across southern Taiwan, government tallies showed. Tainan City bore the brunt of the damage, accounting for over 225,000 US dollars in losses. Yunlin and Pingtung Counties, along with Kaohsiung City, reported minor impact. The heavy rains hit Tainan's watermelon crop hardest, destroying 43 hectares valued at 115,000 US dollars. Tainan is home to Taiwan’s second-largest watermelon-growing region.