President of India Condoles Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Meghalaya and Assam
President of India Condoles Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Meghalaya and Assam
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 25.09.2014
<p>The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled loss of lives due to floods in certain areas of Meghalaya and Assam.</p><p>In individual messages sent to Dr. K.K. Paul, Governor of Meghalayaand Shri Janaki Ballav Patnaik, Governor of Assam, the President said "I am deeply saddened to learn about the heavy rains leading to floods and landslides 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.</p><p>I call upon the State Government and other authorities to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families, who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.</p><p>Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons”.</p><p class="last-word">This release issued 1115 hrs.</p>