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Typhoon Qiangbi hit Taiwan a few days ago. Although the overall rainfall was within control, the strong winds still caused losses to agriculture and facilities across Taiwan.
Typhoon Qiangbi caused agricultural losses across Taiwan. The Ministry of Agriculture compiled information from various counties and municipalities. As of 11 a.m. today (28th), agricultural losses across Taiwan exceeded 360 million yuan. President Lai Qingde, who is also the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, said that disaster relief will be handled in accordance with the principles of "optimism, speed and leniency" to help disaster-stricken farmers reduce their losses and financial burdens.
According to information compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture from various counties and municipalities, Typhoon Qiangbi has caused agricultural losses of approximately NT$367.45 million across Taiwan, including approximately NT$344.04 million in losses to agricultural products and approximately NT$23.32 million in losses to private facilities, including approximately NT$3.88 million in losses to agricultural facilities, approximately NT$8.59 million in livestock and poultry facilities, and approximately NT$10.85 million in fishery facilities. Livestock losses were approximately NT$90,000.
Lai Qingde said at the regular meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party this afternoon that although the overall rainfall was within control when Typhoon Qiangbi hit the typhoon last week, the strong winds carried by the typhoon still caused agricultural losses in some areas. In this regard, Executive President Zhuo Rongtai has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to adhere to the principles of "optimism, speed, and leniency" in handling disaster relief and assist disaster-stricken farmers in reducing losses and economic burdens.
Lai Qingde said that he would like to thank all the national military, police, firefighters, medical and cleaning personnel who have participated in disaster prevention and relief work, as well as front-line workers in various critical infrastructures. Thank you for your full efforts to reduce the impact of disasters and help people return to normal life as soon as possible.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Ministry of Agriculture will distribute disaster relief funds in accordance with the principles of "preferential, expeditious and lenient"
Very likely · Within weeks

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