Prime Minister of Japan Ishiba Shigeru on Saturday conveyed condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the loss of lives in the recent floods that have devastated parts of northern India, claiming over 100 lives in three states.
“I am deeply saddened to learn that many precious lives were lost in the flood that occurred in the northern part of India,” Ishiba said in a message to PM Modi, adding, “On behalf of the Government of Japan, I pray for the souls of the victims and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I would also like to express my sincere wishes for the swift recovery of the injured”.
Heavy monsoon rains over the past weeks have triggered floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and neighbouring states, displacing thousands of people and causing widespread damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.
Cloudburst-induced flash floods struck Chisoti en route to the Machail Mata temple in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on August 14, leaving 60 persons dead and over 100 others injured. As of Saturday, 82 people are still missing.
Since August 13, Himachal Pradesh has recorded three cloudbursts, three flash floods, four flood incidents, and two landslides. While there was one death and another person swept away in a swollen Parvati river on August 14, several disaster-hit districts witnessed massive destruction, with 472 roads closed for traffic, houses damaged, and vehicles washed away.
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