Continuous Rain During Qingming Festival Causes Root Rot in Erlun Watermelons and Pumpkins; Yunlin County Government Inspects and Seeks Cash Relief
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Continuous heavy rain during the Qingming Festival caused root rot and plant death in some watermelon and pumpkin fields in Erlun Township, Yunlin County. Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan and others inspected the sites today, confirming that 40% of watermelons and pumpkins in Erlun were damaged. The county government will recommend cash relief from the central government. Yunlin County cultivates 472 hectares of watermelons and 282 hectares of pumpkins, with Erlun Township being the largest cultivation area.
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- Q: What crops were affected in Erlun Township?
- A: Watermelons and pumpkins were affected.
- Q: What caused the damage?
- A: Continuous heavy rain during the Qingming Festival led to root rot.