China allocates additional 140 million yuan for flood relief

China's Ministry of Finance on Monday announced the allocation of an additional 140 million yuan in emergency disaster relief funds for flood-hit Guizhou and Hunan Provinces.

The emergency funds will primarily support search and rescue operations, the relocation of affected residents, temporary living assistance, and reconstruction of damaged homes. The funds aim to support the affected areas in restoring daily life and economic activity as soon as possible, the ministry said.