Over 1,300 lives lost. Thousands displaced. Crops and livestock washed away. This is the grim reality of Pakistan's catastrophic floods since June β and now, hope is arriving in the form of Chinese humanitarian aid. ππ€
Tents & Tears in Sindh Province
The first Chinese transport plane landed in Karachi on August 30, delivering emergency supplies to one of the hardest-hit regions. CGTN footage shows residents of Sindh Province receiving tents as they grapple with \"homes turned to rubble\" and \"fields swallowed by water.\" One emotional local told reporters: \"We've lost everything except each other.\" π’
Coordination Amid Chaos
A distribution coordinator described the relief efforts as \"like building shelter in a hurricane\" β but emphasized how the aid helps stabilize communities. With 33 million people affected nationwide, these tents represent more than physical protection; they're symbols of cross-border solidarity. π€²
As climate extremes intensify globally, this crisis spotlights both vulnerability and international cooperation. Stay tuned as we follow recovery efforts.
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Exclusive Stringer Dispatch: Chinese aid arrives in Karachi, Pakistan
cgtn.com