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Hong Kong to supply HK$8.52 million in aid for victims of deadly floods in Henan province
- The government has approved two grants for Plan International Hong Kong and Amity Foundation, Hong Kong
- The funds will help secure rice, flour and blankets, among other necessities, for the victims of the flooding that has killed more than 300 people
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Hong Kong authorities have approved HK$8.52 million (US$1.09 million) in grants for two agencies to help the Henan government with disaster relief after the province was devastated by deadly floods last month.
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Following thunderstorms that killed more than 300 people, Henan officials are now also battling a surge in coronavirus infections caused by an outbreak which spread from Jiangsu province to at least 17 others around mainland China.
A spokesman for the Hong Kong government said it had accepted advice from the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee and approved the two grants for Plan International Hong Kong and Amity Foundation, Hong Kong.
“In line with practices, the relief agencies will submit evaluation reports and audited accounts on the use of the grants after the relief projects have been completed,” the spokesman said. “If the committee receives other funding applications to provide relief for flood victims in Henan province, they will be processed immediately.”
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The two agencies had already secured the support of provincial officials and partners, and prepared concrete proposals to ensure relief materials could quickly reach the victims, he said.
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