On August 2nd, Mr. Pham Xuan Quang, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Mang Ri commune, Quang Ngai province, stated that following the province’s directives, the local authorities mobilized forces to coordinate with the village and people to assess the damage in the areas affected by the storm. areas of Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation.
According to the report from the People’s Committee of Mang Ri commune, a total of 26,486 Ngoc Linh ginseng plants belonging to 189 households were damaged. Of these, 20,782 were 1-4 years old, and 5,704 were 5 years old or older. The total damage is estimated at VND 11.72 billion.
Over 26,000 ginseng plants were damaged, causing tens of billions of dong in losses for the people of Quang Ngai. (Photo: Q.N)
In addition to the damage to the ginseng plants, the storm also caused damage to 53 houses in Mang Ri commune. Many irrigation works, coffee, and rice fields were also damaged, with estimated losses of VND 5.4 billion.
Mr. Quang said that most of the affected households are of the Xo Dang ethnic minority, and their economic lives are still challenging. Ngoc Linh ginseng is their most valuable asset and their livelihood, helping them escape poverty and get rich. The severe damage to the ginseng plants has put many households in a difficult situation.
Earlier, on July 25, at the People’s Committee of Mang Ri commune, after hearing the report on the damage caused by the storm, Mr. Nguyen Duc Tuy, Vice Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council, directly went to the ginseng gardens to inspect the damage.
Witnessing the destruction of the people’s ginseng gardens, Mr. Tuy encouraged the people to overcome their difficulties and directed the local authorities to focus on supporting the people to overcome the consequences and restore the ginseng gardens.
Subsequently, the leaders of Quang Ngai province directed the units to urgently review and assess the damage and come up with timely and practical support plans to help people overcome the consequences and stabilize their lives as soon as possible.
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