China is striving to safeguard the supply of essentials in areas affected by severe flooding in Hunan Province, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
The inventory of essential goods in the central Chinese province has increased by 10 per cent to 30 per cent compared to the usual level.
It appreciated the support from nearly 700 suppliers in Hunan and neighbouring provinces, said spokesperson He Yongqian at a news conference.
The counties of Huarong and Pingjiang, which have been hardest-hit by the flooding, have received over 6,500 tonnes and 8,000 tonnes of essential supplies, respectively, the spokesperson said.
A dike breach occurred on July 5 at Dongting Lake, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, due to persistent heavy rain across the province.
After days of continued efforts, local authorities announced late Monday that the breach, which led to the evacuation of over 7,000 residents, had been successfully sealed.
The ministry is monitoring the availability and prices of essential goods in other flooded regions so that local residents’ basic needs were met, the spokesperson said.
She added that there should be need; preparations are complete for cross-regional transfer of supplies.
Xinhua/NAN
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