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‘Kabayan’ affects over 600 has. of rice, corn fields – DA

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MANILA: The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said the area of standing crops affected by the former Tropical Depression Kabayan has reached 625,963 hectares.

Kabayan, now a low pressure area, damaged 424,673 hectares for rice and 201,290 hectares for corn.

“Based on the combined data of affected regions 4-B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 as of December 18,” the DA said.

No immediate data on the damage cost is available.

The DA is collating the submission of situationer reports, particularly on agricultural areas, from its regional field offices.
Source: Philippines News Agency

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