SocietyChina allocates $33.7 million for emergency disaster relief in five provinces
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has released 240 million yuan, or about $33.7 million, in central disaster-relief funds for flood and geological-disaster response in Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan and Yunnan. Typhoon Shader brought prolonged heavy rain to southern China, causing casualties and damaging homes. The money will support evacuations, hazard removal, temporary assistance and housing repairs.
China allocates $33.7 million for emergency disaster relief in five provinces
