President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed grief at the loss of lives due to heavy rains and cloudburst in Uttarakhand. In a letter to Uttarakhand Governor Dr KK Paul, the President has written “I am saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to cloudburst and heavy rains yesterday in Uttarakhand. I understand rescue as well as search operations are currently underway.”
The President said in the letter that his thoughts and prayers were with all those affected by this natural calamity. He said he was sure that the State Government and other agencies were taking necessary steps to provide all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.