Funds earmarked for relief
By Wang Xiaodong | China Daily | Updated: 2012-09-12 07:50
The central government has allocated 750 million yuan ($118 million) for quake relief and reconstruction efforts in Yunnan province, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Tuesday.
Another 30 million yuan was given to neighboring Guizhou province, which was also affected by the quakes on Friday.
Disaster relief materials, including 10,000 tents, 20,000 quilts and 20,000 cotton-padded overcoats, have been sent to the areas affected, the ministry said.
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