Chinese Air Force Y-20 aircraft takes off heading to Pakistan on September 28, 2025 to deliver flood relief supplies. Photo: Screenshot from media reports

The first batch of emergency supplies provided by the Chinese government for flood relief in Pakistan has arrived in Islamabad on Sunday, according to the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, reported China Central Television (CCTV). It was dispatched from Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province, earlier on Sunday.

The first batch of relief materials, mainly including tents, blankets, and other essential items, were transported by two Chinese Air Force Y-20 aircraft to Islamabad, Xinhua News Agency reported.

China promptly provided $2 million in emergency assistance to Pakistan after the country was hit by severe flooding since June this year.

To further support Pakistan in disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction, the Chinese government has decided to provide additional emergency flood relief supplies valued at 100 million yuan ($14.02 million), said Li Ming, spokesperson for China International Development Cooperation Agency, Xinhua reported.

These supplies primarily include life jackets, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, and assault boats.

The remaining batches of relief materials are being promptly assembled and will be dispatched in the coming days, according to the report.

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected people to safe places on September 26, 2025, after flash floods caused by recent heavy downpour of the monsoon season. Photo: VCG

More than 4.2 million people have been affected by monsoon floods in Pakistan's Punjab province, with southern districts bearing the brunt, Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing a rapid needs assessment released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

The survey, conducted jointly with the provincial government from Sept. 8 to 18, covered nearly 2,000 villages in 18 flood-affected districts.

The assessment found that around 2.8 million people were displaced, about 161,700 houses were damaged, and health and education infrastructure also suffered extensive damage.

According to Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority, around three million people were rescued or evacuated between June 26 and September 19 nationwide.

Global Times