China has extended assistance to the victims of the massive flooding that hit the coastal regions of Argentina and some parts of South America, the official Xinhua news agency has reported.

China, through the Chinese Embassy in Argentina, donated milk, cleaning water, and drinking water to people affected by the flooding in the provinces of Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Chaco, Formosa, and Corrientes.

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The Chinese Embassy in the Latin American nation channeled its donations to the local Summa Foundation on Friday.

In a statement, the foundation expressed its gratitude to the Chinese people, through the Chinese ambassador in Argentina, for China's solidarity with those affected by the flooding.

"We pledge to deliver the donations to those in need as quickly as possible," the foundation said in a press statement.

The flooding in Argentina's coastal regions has affected over 30,000 Argentines. The flooding was triggered by the bursting of the banks of rivers in the affected provinces, Xinhua has reported.

Argentine Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra issued a letter of gratitude to thank the sincere solidarity of the Chinese government with those affected in Argentina.

For his part, Chinese Ambassador Yang Wanming said the Chinese government will continue to support the government of Argentina especially during emergencies.

"Beijing is ready to offer any help needed during the rebuilding process of stricken areas," Yang said in statement.

Argentina has already declared a state of emergency amid the devastating floods and has launched a federal emergency system as flooding continues to force thousands from their homes.

The floods not only affect Argentina as it also forced nearly 100,000 people in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil to evacuate.

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