On September 8, Typhoon Yagi hit Hanoi, causing widespread damage to agricultural infrastructure and crops. The storm led to the destruction of polyhouses and net houses, significantly impacting the Chuc Son Clean Vegetable Cooperative in Chuong My District. Here, 10 hectares of ready-to-harvest crops were destroyed, including leafy vegetables, fruit crops, and water spinach fields. Mr. Hoang Van Tham, Chairman of the Cooperative, expressed the loss, stating, "There's nothing left. Our crops are ruined." This cooperative, which spans 17 hectares and supplies vegetables to a major supermarket chain and school cafeterias, saw its daily output of 3-5 tons of vegetables decimated.
In Yen My commune, Thanh Tri district, Mr. Nguyen Manh Hong reported the loss of his one-hectare greenhouse, including over 6 tons of Japanese melons, with the financial toll estimated at 300 million dong, plus 600-700 million dong for infrastructure damages. Similarly, Mr. Dao Truong from Thuong Tin district experienced the destruction of his greenhouse, marking a significant financial loss compounded by recent floods in Cao Bang.
The typhoon affected 11,746 hectares of vegetables and 6,902 hectares of fruit trees, alongside damage to over 1,100 fish farming cages, particularly in Quang Ninh. This devastation has led to a predicted sharp rise in vegetable prices due to reduced supply. Farmers across the region now face the daunting task of rebuilding their operations and recuperating from the financial aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
Source: VietnamNet