BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- China's National Development and Reform Commission on Saturday announced the allocation of 30 million yuan (about 4.4 million U.S. dollars) from the central budget to support emergency recovery efforts following a landslide in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

Rescuers work at the site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 17, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

The landslide occurred on Friday in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, leaving people trapped and missing. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief activated a Level-IV disaster relief emergency response following the incident.

The funds will be used for the emergency restoration of infrastructure and public service facilities in the disaster-hit area, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.