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China orders million 'recyclable' homes in quake zone
Beijing (AFP) May 22, 2008 China on Thursday ordered the immediate construction of one million small homes to provide shelter for up to five years to people left homeless by last week's massive earthquake. The housing ministry issued a directive ordering local authorities to build one million 20-square-metre (215 square-foot) homes by August 10. The buildings should be made of light steel, plywood and other materials so that they are less dangerous in quakes and "recyclable" once more permanent housing is completed, said the circular quoted by the state Xinhua news agency. It said that the houses would be used for three to five years. The ministry also ordered the construction of one primary school, one clinic and one store for every 1,000 temporary homes, Xinhua said. More than 5.2 million people were made homeless by the earthquake in southwestern China, which left over 80,000 others dead or missing. China on Thursday issued an international appeal for 3.3 million tents for immediate use. Many of the homeless are now crammed into overflowing tents or staying under simple tarpaulins, raising fears of the spread of disease. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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WHO rushes experts to quake-hit China
Beijing (AFP) May 22, 2008The World Health Organisation said Thursday it was rushing experts, medical supplies and equipment to China amid increasing fears of disease outbreaks more than a week after the devastating earthquake. |
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