The Chinese authorities have earmarked 719 million yuan (about $102 million) to support disaster relief and restore agricultural production in regions hit by Super Typhoon Yagi and several rounds of heavy rainfall, the finance ministry announced on Wednesday.
This substantial fund, jointly allocated by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Water Resources, has been distributed to China's Hainan, Guangdong, Liaoning, Jilin, Hunan, Yunnan, and Qinghai provinces, as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
The allocated funds will be utilized to purchase agricultural supplies and services necessary for crop replanting and reseeding, as well as to repair damaged infrastructure. These measures aim to help the disaster-hit regions swiftly resume agricultural production and ensure food security.
Super Typhoon Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, struck China twice earlier this month, first making landfall in Hainan and then in Guangdong. Meteorological authorities have reported that Yagi is the strongest autumn typhoon to land in China since 1949, causing significant flooding and damage across the affected regions.
The proactive response by the Chinese authorities underscores the country's commitment to mitigating the impacts of natural disasters and supporting affected communities in their recovery efforts.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
