Over 5,000ha of padi fields affected by floods, RM32mil losses

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 5,822.59ha of padi fields in northern states have been affected by floods, with estimated loss of RM32mil in rice yields.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that the ministry would provide post-disaster assistance to affected farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen.