Three storms affected the Eastern Caribbean in rapid succession-Tropical Storm Iris on August 27, Hurricane Marilyn on September 5 and Hurricane Luis on September 18 both of Category 1 strength. Since the three events occurred within 3 weeks, it is almost impossible to separate the effects. The death that occurred was with Hurricane Luis when one man attempted to save a boat.
Dominica was not as severely impacted as other islands but the impacts on the natural resource sectors were significant
Socio-Economic Impact
One person killed
A projected economic growth rate of 4.5 % converted into a decline of 2 %
Discernible rise in food prices
CDB initially suggested a national rehabilitation estimate of EC $ 174 million
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries impact
Crops affected severely: 98 % of bananas, 90 % of plantains, 85 % of vegetables, 71 % of citrus trees, 55% of tree crops in general 50 % of root crops, and 33 % of coconut trees
Banana losses values at EC $ 64m
Root crop losses called at EC $14.5 m
Reduction in export revenues by EC72 m
There was a 25 % decline in crop production and 20 % decline in agricultural output
Forestry was damaged but no accurate estimated available-estimate of EC$8.8 m suggested by some authorities
Hurricane Luis alone destroyed 10 fishing boats and set back completion of the Roseau Fisheries Complex by six months at an additional cost of EC $2m
Fishery landing sites, boat houses, boats and engines lost, to an estimated value of EC $3.5m
The local damage to the agricultural sector was estimated at EC $192 m. AN agricultural rehabilitation program of EC$88m was proposed
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