|
Vice Premier urges intensified anti-drought efforts
KUNMING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Vice Premier Hui Liangyu has called for intensified efforts to battle droughts and ensure livelihoods in south China's drought-plagued Yunnan province.
Local governments must make every effort to ensure water supplies for daily use and agricultural production, Hui said during an inspection tour of the province from Tuesday to Thursday. Full story
China allocates 120 mln yuan to drought-hit SW province
BEIJING, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese central government Wednesday allocated 120 million yuan (19 million U.S. dollars) to drought-stricken areas in southwestern Yunnan province.
The relief funds, jointly arranged by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA), will be dedicated to secure basic supply of food and drinking water, according to a statement issued by the MCA. Full story
BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The central government initiated an emergency response plan on Friday to battle a severe drought in southwest China's Yunnan province.Full story
|