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Natural disasters in China caused $13 billion economic loss in January-June

2024.07.11 23:09

BEIJING (Reuters) – Natural disasters in China resulted in 93.16 billion yuan ($12.83 billion) worth of direct economic loss in the first half of this year, the government said on Friday, as the country suffered flooding, drought and extreme temperature.

© Reuters. Rescue workers search for survivors near a damaged house after a landslide hit Liangshui village in Zhenxiong county of Zhaotong, Yunnan province, China January 23, 2024. cnsphoto via REUTERS/ File Photo

The Emergency Management Ministry said disasters affected 32.38 million people over January-June and led to the disappearance or death of 322 people.

($1 = 7.2621 renminbi)



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