Putin condoles loss of lives in storm

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed condolences over the heavy casualties and damage caused by a storm that hit India's Uttar Pradesh. At least 89 people were killed on Wednesday after the strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, uprooting trees and damaging houses. In a message sent to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin conveyed sympathy to the families of those killed in the natural disaster and wished speedy recovery to the injured and affected people, the Kremlin said in a statement. “Please accept my deepest condolences over the heavy loss of life and large-scale destruction caused by the cyclone in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.

“Please convey my sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, as well as my wishes for a speedy recovery to all those affected by this natural disaster,” Putin added.