Charity donations for victims of the deadly landslide in Gyirong County, Tibet, have surpassed 660 million yuan (about $92 million), according to China's Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The figure was reported Saturday by the state-affiliated outlet 中国科技网, citing the ministry. The donations are earmarked for relief and recovery efforts following the mudslide disaster in the Himalayan region, though the ministry did not specify a breakdown of funds or in-kind contributions.
The announcement comes as rescue and cleanup operations continue in Gyirong, a border county in southwestern Tibet that was hit by severe mudslides. The exact date of the disaster and the number of casualties were not included in the ministry's statement as summarized by 中国科技网.
The 660 million yuan total reflects a significant outpouring of support from businesses, public institutions, and individuals across China, the outlet noted. Such large-scale charitable responses are common in the country following major natural disasters, with the Ministry of Civil Affairs typically coordinating national donation drives.
The ministry has not yet released details on how the funds will be distributed, but past disaster-relief campaigns have channeled money through local government accounts and designated charities for rebuilding homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
Observers will be watching for the ministry's next update on the allocation of these funds and the long-term reconstruction plan for Gyirong County.
