The China Post
Date: July 10, 2016
By: The China Post news staff
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Premier Lin Chuan Saturday promised initial relief of NT$300 million for
Premier Lin Chuan, front row left, stands in front of a fallen papaya tree at a fruit farm in Pingtung, Saturday, July 9 while listening to a report on the damage done by Typhoon Nepartak to the southern county’s agriculture. Lin declared Pingtung a natural disaster-hit zone, promising relief for its farmers. (CNA)
Taitung after seeing for himself the severe impact of Typhoon Nepartak on the eastern county.
Taitung, which bore the brunt of the strong typhoon, has estimated agricultural losses alone at about NT$650 million. Streets in many parts of the county were still littered with fallen trees and signboards on Sunday.
Agricultural losses nationwide are estimated at N$776.93 million (US$24.1 million), the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Saturday.
“The situation must return to normal as soon as possible,” Lin said, referring to power and water cuts as well as other damage in the eastern county.
The military said 1,200 troops had been dispatched to the worst-hit parts of the county, including Taitung City and Beinan Township, to help with clean-up work.
After visiting Taitung, Lin went on to inspect Pingtung County, which also suffered considerable damage during Nepartak. [FULL STORY]
