Kathmandu— The Chinese government is responding to extensive damage caused by Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, which made landfall in Zhejiang Province on Sunday. The National Development and Reform Commission announced Monday the allocation of 200 million yuan (approximately $29.46 million USD) for disaster recovery in Zhejiang, with an additional 180 million yuan ($26.75 million USD) distributed to multiple regions grappling with both flooding and drought conditions. Funds will prioritize restoring critical infrastructure like roads, water facilities, schools, and hospitals, while authorities maintain emergency responses across several provinces.

Typhoon Dolphin's Path of Destruction

Typhoon Dolphin first landed in Yuhuan City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province before making a second landfall in Yueqing City on Sunday evening. The Ministry of Water Resources has activated Level-III and Level-IV emergency responses for Zhejiang and six other provincial regions spanning eastern, central, and northeastern China respectively. These measures instruct local authorities to intensify monitoring efforts, conduct thorough patrols, and proactively address potential hazards. Focus is being placed on defending against floods along smaller rivers and preventing dangerous mountain torrents.

Financial Aid Distribution

The initial 200 million yuan allocation from the National Development and Reform Commission will specifically support recovery in Zhejiang Province. A further 120 million yuan has been designated for five provinces – Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, and Jiangxi – to bolster emergency response and rescue operations following the typhoon and subsequent flooding. Notably, funding was also directed towards Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, addressing ongoing drought conditions in those regions.

Continued Rainfall Threat

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecasts continued heavy rainfall across several provinces from Monday evening through Tuesday, including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, and Hubei. Southern Henan and northwestern Hubei are expected to experience particularly intense rainstorms. Even as Typhoon Dolphin weakens, its remnants are predicted to stall over the border areas of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui, potentially triggering another round of heavy rainfall.

Northern China Braces for Impact

The NMC anticipates that from August 11th to 13th, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in northern China will experience significant rainfall. The Chinese capital, Beijing, is forecast to receive heavy to torrential rain during this period as the storm system moves northward.

Authorities are continuing to monitor the evolving weather situation and coordinate relief efforts across affected regions, with a focus on mitigating further damage from ongoing and anticipated rainfall.

(With inputs from Xinhua)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.