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High-value crops take biggest hit from typhoon Uwan
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To accelerate rehabilitation across this northern Luzon province, Governor Gambito has created Task Force Uwan, which will coordinate recovery work, assess remaining risks and support affected communities as rebuilding begins.
In the northern Philippines, the province of Nueva Vizcaya in Cagayan Valley, Luzon, has reported more than ₱3.13 billion (≈ USD 53.0 million) in losses after Super Typhoon Uwan devastated farms and critical infrastructure.
The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya said total damage from Super Typhoon Uwan has climbed to ₱3.13 billion (≈ USD 53.0 million). Governor Jose Gambito reported that agriculture suffered the largest losses at ₱2.01 billion (≈ USD 34.0 million), affecting thousands of farmers across the province. Damage to high-value crops reached ₱1.7 billion (≈ USD 28.8 million), making it the hardest-hit segment. Corn damage amounted to ₱15.25 million (≈ USD 258,000).
The province, known nationally as the “salad bowl” of Cagayan Valley and the citrus and ginger capital of the Philippines, also recorded damages of ₱27.51 million (≈ USD 466,000). Losses to farm equipment and agricultural facilities were placed at ₱36.37 million (≈ USD 616,000). Infrastructure damage reached ₱1.11 billion (≈ USD 18.8 million).
To accelerate rehabilitation across this northern Luzon province, Governor Gambito has created Task Force Uwan. The task force will coordinate recovery work, assess remaining risks and support affected communities as rebuilding begins.
source: philstar.com
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