GIEWS Update - The Philippines, 3 November 2016
Typhoons Sarika (Karen) and Haima (Lawin) severely affected the agriculture sector in the central and northern parts of Luzon
Year of publication2016
AuthorFAO
PublisherFAO
AbstractIn mid-October, the Philippines was struck by two typhoons in close succession, Sarika, a Category 4 event on 16 October and Haima, a Category 5 event on 19 October. Central and northern parts of Luzon were the most affected areas. Strong winds, heavy rains and localized floods caused the loss of life and severe damage to the agriculture sector, including losses of the main staple rice paddy crop, as well as of maize and other high value crops. In addition, losses were reported in the livestock and fishery sectors. The impact of the strong typhoons has severely compromised the livelihoods of the affected households.
Available inEnglish
Product typeNewsletter
SeriesGIEWS - Updates
CountryPhilippines
RegionAsia and the Pacific
ISSN2707-1723
Areas of workGlobal Information and Early Warning System
KeywordsTyphoones; Sarika; Haima; rains; floods; rice; maize; livestock; fish; households; Philippines.
