Relief continues to pour into Yancheng as tornado death toll rises to 99

People sift through the debris of their homes on Saturday after a tornado wreaked havoc in Funing county, Jiangsu province.[Photo/Asianewsphoto]

Donations from surrounding cities of tornado-stricken Yangcheng have been pouring in since a deadly tornado struck there last week.

China's central government set aside 160 million yuan ($24.2 million) to provide necessary disaster relief work and aid to the area. The death toll from last week's tornado has risen to 99, with many remaining missing.

Disaster relief resources, including nearly 1,500 tents and more than 2,000 folding beds, arrived at areas badly affected by the tornado on Friday, while more resources are on the way to Yancheng, according to the Red Cross Society of China. However, reports of shortages of tents, mats, mosquito repellent and flashlights have been reported in some areas.

Classrooms in local primary schools have been turned into temporary shelters.

Heavy rain, hailstorms and a tornado hit parts of Yancheng in Jiangsu on Thursday, leaving 99 people dead and 846 injured.

Medical teams have arrived at Yancheng to help villagers recover from the deadly tornado. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]

Donations of bottled water and instant continue to arrive in areas of Yangcheng affected by the tornado.[Photo/Asianewsphoto]