China's National Development and Reform Commission on Saturday announced the allocation of 30 million yuan (about $4.4 million) from the central budget to support emergency recovery efforts following a landslide in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality.

This photo taken on July 17, 2026 shows the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (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.