China to provide humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi

BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) here on Thursday said that China will provide humanitarian assistance to cyclone-hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Without unveiling the details about the assistance, CIDCA spokesperson Tian Lin said the Chinese side expresses condolences to the affected people and is ready to offer a hand for the reconstruction work in the cyclone-stricken countries according to the needs of the affected areas.

At least 360 people have been confirmed dead in the wake of Cyclone Idai's sweep through southern Africa, according to a UN spokesperson on Wednesday.