The rescue team from Pakistan has arrived in cyclone-affected Sri Lanka to conduct a flood relief operation.

On Wednesday, Pakistan’s rescue team arrived in Colombo aboard a C130 aircraft to conduct flood relief operations in Sri Lanka, following the explicit directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General (Retired) Fahim ul Aziz, together with the Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Ports, welcomed the Pakistani delegation and pledged full cooperation.

Pakistan has consistently supported Sri Lanka throughout challenging times and will persist in this commitment.

The government of Pakistan will shortly deliver 200 tonnes of emergency assistance for flood victims via sea.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif already communicated with the President of Sri Lanka and established communication with other nations impacted by the cyclone, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

On Tuesday, pursuant to the prime minister’s extraordinary decision, the NDMA dispatched 200 tons of emergency goods to Sri Lanka via maritime cargo.

The delivered relief materials comprise family tents, blankets, comforters, life jackets, inflatable boats, de-watering pumps, lamps, mats, mosquito nets, newborn formula, ready-to-eat meals, and critical medications.

NDMA deploys Pakistan Army’s top rescue unit to Sri Lanka in response to hurricane disaster.

Pakistan Navy vessels and helicopters are now involved in relief operations in Sri Lanka.

In response to a specific request from the President of Sri Lanka, the NDMA is dispatching temporary bridges from the Pakistan Army to aid in repair and access initiatives in the impacted areas.