China allocates about $26 million in emergency disaster relief

(ECNS) -- China has allocated 180 million yuan (about $26.52 million) in emergency disaster relief funds as heavy rains brought by Typhoon Dolphin triggered flooding in eastern provinces while drought conditions worsened in the northwest.

China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management allocated 120 million yuan to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian and Jiangxi on Monday to support flood and typhoon response, including evacuations, emergency rescue and repairs to damaged homes.

Another 60 million yuan was allocated to Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to address ongoing drought conditions.

Authorities have been urged to promptly distribute the funds and ensure they are used for disaster relief and affected communities.