Hail storms and heavy rain in central Taiwan have damaged nearly 100 hectares of crops and caused losses of over US$3 million.
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00:00Hail in central Taiwan has destroyed nearly a hundred hectares of crops and caused losses
00:06of more than three million U.S. dollars.
00:09Heavy rain and hail the size of small coins tore through vegetables ripe for the harvest.
00:14The crops include cabbage, garlic sprouts and spinach.
00:17The storms in Nantou County are a result of atmospheric convection as the country enters
00:23the monsoon season.
00:25Fisher officials say they'll assess the damage and subsidize farmers for their losses.