President of India Condoles Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 18.08.2014

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled loss of lives due to floods in certain areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

In individual messages sent to Shri D.Y. Patil, Governor of Bihar and Shri Ram Naik, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the President said "I am saddened to know about the unprecedented floods in certain areas of the State, which have caused loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway.

I am sure the State Government and other authorities are making all efforts to bring relief to those affected and also providing assistance to the people who have incurred losses.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to the Almighty to give the families who have lost their dear ones, the strength and courage to bear the irreparable loss”.

This release issued 1945 hrs.

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