Hey amigos! 🇨🇳 China is stepping up big time to help farmers hit hard by recent floods! 💧🌾
The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that they've allocated a whopping 238 million yuan (about $33.35 million) to support disaster relief and get agriculture back on track in five regions affected by the floods.
This financial boost is aimed at tackling flood-damaged crops, fixing up agricultural facilities, and supporting flood control and drainage in waterlogged fields. The regions getting this support include Henan, Hunan, Chongqing, Sichuan, and Shaanxi.
But that's not all! China's national observatory has issued an orange alert for rainstorms—the second-highest level in their warning system. ⛈️ Heavy rains up to 200 millimeters are expected in the next 24 hours in places like Beijing, Hebei, Tianjin, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Guangdong. So, it's pouring cats and dogs out there! 🐱🐶
A yellow alert for severe weather has also been issued, with thunderstorms, gales, and even hail likely to hit regions such as Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Hebei, and Tianjin today and tomorrow.
This significant move by China shows a strong commitment to supporting its agricultural communities during tough times. 🌱💪 Let's hope these efforts help farmers bounce back quickly!
Stay tuned for more updates, and stay safe out there! ✌️
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China allocates funds to support agriculture in flood-hit regions
cgtn.com
