Afghanistan, Sept. 7 -- China has delivered its first $700,000 aid consignment to Afghanistan, including 3,000 blankets and 350 tents, as survivors of the 6.1-magnitude quake urgently seek shelter.
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kunar and neighboring eastern provinces of Afghanistan, destroying thousands of homes and leaving hundreds of families without shelter. The disaster has triggered urgent appeals for international help.
Responding swiftly, China dispatched its first shipment of emergency relief to Kabul on Sunday morning. The consignment, valued at $700,000, contains 3,000 blankets and 350 tents.
Local authorities confirmed that the supplies will be distributed promptly through responsible agencies to provide immediate...