Manila Bulletin
Odette damages P820-M in W. Visayas’ rice crops
Typhoon Odette has caused an estimated P820 million in damage to rice crops in Western Visayas, affecting 28,777 hectares of farms.
This initial report indicates that 53,129 metric tons of rice crops were damaged.
Negros Occidental registered the biggest damage to rice crops, amounting to P696.45 million.
Iloilo had the second-highest damage to rice crops, valued at P99.4 million.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) stated that the full extent of the damage is yet to be determined through field inspections.
Some affected rice crops were nearing harvest when damaged by flooding.
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