Strong winds amid heavy rains flattened banana farms in this city on April 9.
City agriculturist Marisa Aton said banana plantations in 15 areas were affected. Initial damage was pegged at P5 million (USD 96,000).
Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista said he would ask the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. to hasten the release of assistance to affected plantation owners.
On April 9, around 200 houses were destroyed when a tornado hit Tacurong City. Rice, corn and sugarcane farms were also damaged.
Source: Philstar