Typhoon No.19 damage to agriculture, forestry and fisheries exceeded 87 billion yen or increased further October 12:02
The damages related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon No. 19 exceeded 87 billion yen in 37 prefectures nationwide. The amount of damage is expected to increase further in the future, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries wants to quickly compile support measures for affected farmers.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the amount of damage related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon No. 19 is 87.610 billion yen in 37 prefectures as of 8:00 am on the 23rd.
This has already surpassed ¥ 50.9 billion in damage related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon No. 15, which caused major damage in Chiba Prefecture and other areas last month.
Looking at the breakdown of damage, damage to agricultural facilities such as ponds and irrigation canals has exceeded 6000 locations nationwide, with damages of 34.8 billion yen and damage to crops such as rice and apples of 8 billion yen.
In addition, forestry-related damage such as forest roads and timber processing facilities was 21.2 billion yen, and fishery-related damage was 8.9 billion yen due to damage to fishing port facilities.
In the case of Typhoon No. 19, the total amount of damage has not been grasped, especially in areas where river embankments broke down and flood damage has spread over a wide area, so the amount of damage is expected to increase further. I want to compile the support measures for farmers who have done so quickly.