China Allocates Funds for Typhoon Relief Efforts

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Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall in Guangdong, causing widespread flooding and forcing over 1.89 million residents to be relocated. In response to the disaster, the Chinese government has allocated significant funds to support relief and recovery efforts. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management have earmarked 150 million yuan (approximately 21 million US dollars) for rescue and relief work in the impacted provinces of Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian. Additionally, the National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 200 million yuan from the central budget to support emergency restoration work in Guangdong.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese government has allocated a total of 350 million yuan (approximately 49 million US dollars) for typhoon relief efforts.
  • The funds will be used to support the relocation of affected residents, eliminate hazards, inspect risks of secondary disasters, and implement emergency repairs.
  • Over 1.89 million residents have been relocated in Guangdong as of 10 p.m. Tuesday.
  • The typhoon made landfall on Hailing Island in Guangdong, causing significant damage to infrastructure.
  • The National Development and Reform Commission has allocated funds specifically for emergency repairs of damaged roads, bridges, water conservancy projects, schools, and hospitals.
  • The typhoon is expected to continue moving westward at a speed of roughly 20 kilometers per hour and gradually weaken.

Statistics:

  • 350 million yuan (approximately 49 million US dollars) has been allocated for typhoon relief efforts.
  • 150 million yuan (approximately 21 million US dollars) has been earmarked by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management for rescue and relief work.
  • 200 million yuan has been allocated from the central budget by the National Development and Reform Commission for emergency restoration work.
  • Over 1.89 million residents have been relocated in Guangdong as of 10 p.m. Tuesday.
  • The typhoon made landfall on Hailing Island in Guangdong with a wind-force high of 40 meters per second near its center.
  • The National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 200 million yuan specifically for emergency repairs.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency (via COMTEX)
  • National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)