Chinese authorities have allocated 270 million yuan (approximately $38 million) from the national natural disaster relief funds to support rescue and relief operations in regions affected by recent floods and typhoons. This emergency funding, jointly distributed by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management, targets provinces including Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
The allocated funds will bolster local emergency rescue and disaster relief efforts, focusing on crucial tasks such as searching for and rescuing affected residents, relocating those in danger, detecting and mitigating secondary disasters, and repairing damaged infrastructure and housing. The swift distribution of resources underscores the government's commitment to addressing the immediate needs of communities impacted by these natural calamities.
As climate change continues to intensify the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such proactive financial measures are essential in ensuring rapid and effective responses to natural disasters, safeguarding lives, and supporting the recovery and resilience of affected regions.
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China allocates disaster relief funds to flood, typhoon-hit regions
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