President of India Condoles Loss of Lives Due to Heavy Rains and Lightning in Andhra Pradesh

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives due toheavy rains and lightning in different parts of Andhra Pradesh.

In his message to Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, the Presidentsaid, "I am sad to learn about the heavy rains and lightning in different parts of Andhra Pradesh, which have caused loss of lives and injuries. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families who have lost their near and dear ones.

I call upon the State Government and other authorities to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”

This release issued 1130 hrs.