China is gearing up to tackle natural disasters head-on with a 150 million yuan ($20.97M) emergency fund to aid regions battered by floods, typhoons, and landslides. The Ministry of Finance announced the move on Wednesday, targeting six provinces and regions—Zhejiang, Fujian, Sichuan, Chongqing, the Xizang Autonomous Region, and Gansu—as the country enters its peak flood season. 💦
Why Now?
With Typhoon Danas (the fourth this year) wreaking havoc along southeastern coasts and triggering secondary disasters like landslides, the funds will prioritize rescue operations, relocating affected residents, and repairing damaged homes. Authorities are also racing against time to detect and prevent further risks. 🚨
Breaking Down the Relief Plan
The cash injection will support:
Emergency search and rescue missions 🚑
Disaster prevention systems 🛡️
Rebuilding homes and infrastructure 🏠
This comes as climate extremes test China’s resilience, with experts urging communities to stay alert. 🌏
