China is stepping up to the plate! 🎯 Amid heavy rains and rising river levels, the Chinese mainland has allocated a whopping 916 million yuan (about $126 million) to tackle floods in the south and droughts up north. 🌧️🌞
This significant fund aims to boost disaster relief efforts across several regions. Here's the breakdown:
- 499 million yuan is heading to provinces like Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei. These areas have been drenched by torrential rains, leading to severe flooding. 🚣♀️
- 417 million yuan is designated for Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu to bolster their water conservation and drought relief efforts. 🌵
Since June, parts of the Chinese mainland have faced intense downpours. Provinces like Fujian, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Guangdong are battling heavy floods. In response, emergency measures have been ramped up:
- The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters elevated the emergency response in Guangxi from Level IV to Level III. 🚨
- Guangdong and Fujian continue with Level IV emergency flood control responses.
But it's not just about funds! Urgent shipments of disaster relief supplies, including emergency kits and tents, are on their way. 🏕️ These supplies aim to support local resettlement and provide relief to those affected by the floods.
With the summer season in full swing, the Chinese mainland is pulling out all the stops to ensure safety and stability for its residents. 👏
Stay tuned for more updates on how these efforts make a difference on the ground! ✌️
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China allocates 916 million yuan for flood and drought relief
cgtn.com
