The municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Coa recorded heavy rain late in the day on Monday, accompanied by hail, which caused significant damage to the vineyard, Mayor Luce said on Tuesday.
“Very large hail and heavy rain were recorded, which destroyed almost all vineyards in two-thirds of the municipality. The damage is very large in the entire agricultural sector. [ficaram] damaged,” Joao Paulo Sousa explained.
Tuca, Freixo de Numao, Sebadella, Mós, Mursa, as well as agricultural land and vineyards in the immediate vicinity of the administrative center of the district were the places in this district in the Guarda region that were most affected by weather conditions.
In addition to the damage to agriculture and winemaking, several roads and streets were rendered impassable and the municipality’s vehicles cleared the damaged roads so that traffic could be restored.
“Due to the traces of destruction caused by bad weather, it was necessary to clear the roads leading to various points in the municipality, and this operation is ongoing,” stressed the Social Democrat mayor.
João Paulo Souza said he had already contacted the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Fisheries in the North (DRAPN) to report on the damage caused by bad weather and to understand the lines of support for affected farmers.
“An assessment of the damage caused by rain and hail has now begun, after which we will be provided with information on whether support lines for weather damage or related credit lines can be opened,” he said. mayor of Phos Coa.
The municipality is currently waiting for news from other places in the municipality such as Almendra, Santa Comba or Muxagata, areas of this territory that have also been affected.
“I have spoken to some farmers who have told us that huge areas under crops have been completely devastated,” said Joao Paulo Souza.
According to the mayor, there are large areas under crops, for which it is still impossible to get an accurate picture of the damage, since they were completely flooded.
The municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Coa is part of the Douro Superior wine sub-region, which is part of the Douro Demarcation Region (RDD), where the vineyard is the main source of income for farmers.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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