How much agricultural damage did Typhoon Bavi cause?

The Ministry of Agriculture reported total agricultural losses of NT$22.71 million.

Which area suffered the most agricultural damage?

Miaoli County had the highest loss at NT$15.72 million, accounting for 69% of total.

Which crops were most affected?

Persimmons were hardest hit with NT$12.55 million in losses, followed by jujube and rice.

Were there any agricultural infrastructure losses?

Yes, NT$2.38 million in losses, mainly from farmland erosion and greenhouse damage.

Will this agricultural damage data be updated?

Yes, the Ministry is continuously compiling and updating the damage assessments.

Typhoon Bavi Causes NT$22.71 Million in Agricultural Damage, Miaoli Suffers Highest Loss at NT$15.72 Million

Published Jul 13, 2026 3:28 PM ・ Updated Jul 13, 2026 5:32 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Typhoon Bavi has caused agricultural damage totaling NT$22.71 million, with Miaoli County reporting the highest loss at NT$15.72 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Central News Agency Report

(Taipei, 13th - Reporter Wang Shu-fen) Typhoon Bavi has caused agricultural damage in certain areas. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, as of 11:00 a.m. today, the total agricultural loss amounts to NT$22.71 million, with Miaoli County suffering the highest loss at NT$15.72 million.

In a press release, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that, based on data compiled by the Agricultural and Food Agency from municipal and county governments, the estimated damage to agricultural products and private agricultural facilities reached NT$22.71 million by 11:00 a.m.

The Ministry detailed the damage across counties and cities: Miaoli County reported the highest loss at NT$15.72 million (69% of total), followed by New Taipei City at NT$2.03 million, Hsinchu County at NT$1.67 million, Taichung City at NT$1.28 million, and Taoyuan City at NT$1.21 million.

Crop losses were estimated at NT$20.33 million, affecting 226 hectares with a damage rate of 22%. This equates to 50 hectares of unrecoverable harvest area. The most severely affected crop was persimmon, with losses amounting to NT$12.55 million, followed by jujube, first-season rice, bitter gourd, and edible tomatoes.

Private agricultural infrastructure losses totaled NT$2.38 million, including NT$2.28 million from farmland erosion and burial—mainly due to 1.8 hectares of farmland erosion in New Taipei City and 0.6 hectares of farmland burial in Hsinchu County. Agricultural facility damage amounted to NT$100,000, primarily due to plastic sheeting damage in greenhouse structures in Taoyuan City.

The Ministry of Agriculture stated that damage assessments from Typhoon Bavi are being continuously compiled and updated. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150713

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