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Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail
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Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Hong Kong farmers have faced significant financial losses due to prolonged and intense summer rains beginning in May. Leung Yat-shun, owner of Shun Sum Yuen farm in Yuen Long, reported that his sunflower cultivation efforts have been severely impacted, with July's rainfall exceeding normal levels by 23 percent. The farm, which relies on visitor fees for revenue, has incurred a loss of approximately HK$300,000. Heavy rainfall lasting seven hours on Sunday caused flooding in several areas, including Yuen Long, Tai Po, and Sai Kung, with some regions receiving nearly 100mm of rain. This pattern of excessive rain has been described as a 'severe blow' to the local farming industry.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Hong Kong farmers have faced significant financial losses due to prolonged and intense summer rains beginning in May. Leung Yat-shun, owner of Shun Sum Yuen farm in Yuen Long, reported that his sunflower cultivation efforts have been severely impacted, with July's rainfall exceeding normal levels by 23 percent. The farm, which relies on visitor fees for revenue, has incurred a loss of approximately HK$300,000. Heavy rainfall lasting seven hours on Sunday caused flooding in several areas, including Yuen Long, Tai Po, and Sai Kung, with some regions receiving nearly 100mm of rain. This pattern of excessive rain has been described as a 'severe blow' to the local farming industry.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on environmental conditions affecting agriculture in Hong Kong without taking a stance on political issues. It focuses on the impact of weather patterns on farming, citing specific data and quotes from a farmer, but does not involve political controversy, policy debate, or public

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