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Over 1b yuan received in drought-hit areas
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-04-16 21:49
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BEIJING - Five provinces and autonomous regions hit by prolonged drought since autumn last year had received cash donations of more than 1.1 billion yuan (US$163 million) as of April 9, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on Friday.
The donations were collected by governments at all levels, as well as Red Cross organizations and charity groups, the statement said.
As of April 9, the drought had affected 25.39 million people and 18.08 million livestock, as well as 122 million mu (8.13 million hectares) of arable land.
