Payouts for Shanxi victims

The Xiangfen county government has so far paid more than 11 million yuan ($1.6 million) in compensation to victims of the Sept 8 mudslide tragedy, which killed 260 people.

Relatives of each victim received 200,000 yuan, a spokesperson for the rescue headquarters, told the website People.com.cn yesterday.

Those who were disabled in the accident will get 150,000 yuan each, plus a subsidy of 300 yuan per month.