Typhoon No. 19 No. 19 Agriculture, forestry and fisheries damage Over 170 billion yen Increased by heavy rain on the 25th October 28: 11:47
The amount of damage related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon 19 has exceeded 120 billion yen so far. Combined with the amount of damage caused by Typhoon No. 15 last month, it exceeds 170 billion yen, but the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries expects that the amount of damage will increase further, and is hurrying to grasp the full extent of damage including the effect of heavy rain on the 25th of this month The
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the amount of damage related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon No. 19 was 12,280 million yen in 38 prefectures at 6:00 am on the 28th.
▽ Agricultural facilities such as irrigation ponds and irrigation canals were damaged by over 8,500 places, and the damage amount was 48.3 billion yen.
▽ Damage to crops such as rice and apples was 14,000 hectares, and the damage amount was 10.6 billion yen.
▽ Forestry-related damage such as forest roads and wood processing facilities was ¥ 34.9 billion,
▽ Damage related to fisheries such as fishing port facilities was 9.6 billion yen.
The amount of damage caused by Typhoon 19 is expected to increase further, especially in areas where flood damage is widespread.
On the other hand, damages related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries caused by Typhoon No. 15 last month amounted to 50.9 billion yen, and when combined with the effects of Typhoon No. 19, the damage amount exceeded 170 billion yen.
Furthermore, due to heavy rains on the 25th of this month, damages related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries have occurred in Chiba Prefecture, etc., so the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urgently grasped the full extent of the damage and is considering additional measures such as support for related parties. The