Typhoon Quinta causes P2.2B agri, fisheries damage

Typhoon Quinta caused P2.2 billion in agricultural and fisheries damages, affecting 44,017 farmers and fisherfolk.

The typhoon resulted in production losses of 124,462 metric tons of produce across 86,271 hectares of farmland.

Damages were reported in several regions, including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.

The increase in reported damages is attributed to updated reports from Central Luzon and Bicol Region for rice, corn, and livestock.

Damage to the rice crop alone amounted to P1.51 billion.

Losses to high-value crops were P446.7 million, corn P137.8 million, and fisheries P79.9 million.

Additional damages include P18.3 million to irrigation and agricultural facilities and P875,000 to agricultural machinery.