Beijing: China has earmarked 40 million yuan (about 5.57 million U.S. dollars) from the central government funding to support emergency rescue and disaster relief efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces as well as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said. The allocation is part of an immediate response to the impacts of Typhoon Wutip, which has brought heavy rains and caused floods in parts of the southern region.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the funds were allocated by the MOF and the Ministry of Emergency Management. The financial assistance will be directed towards the evacuation and resettlement of affected individuals, the removal of hazardous objects, risk mitigation, and inspections on the risks of secondary disasters. These efforts are crucial in managing the aftermath of the typhoon and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected areas.
Authorities convened on Saturday to implement precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, which made its first landfall on Friday evening in Dongfang City, Hainan. It subsequently made a second landfall around noon on Saturday in Leizhou City, Guangdong, located just north of Hainan. The coordination among various government bodies highlights the urgency and seriousness of the situation as they work towards minimizing the typhoon's impact.