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Pakistan sends condolences over losses in Irans floods

Xinhua, April 16, 2017 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Sunday sent condolence to Iran over the losses triggered by floods in Irans northwest.

Reports suggested that heavy rains in Iran's East Azerbaijan province in northwest of the country has claimed the lives of dozens of people.

The downpours, which started Friday, has been the heaviest last seen 40 years ago, according to Press TV.

"The government and the people of Pakistan offer their heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the brotherly government and people of Iran at the tragic loss of life caused by heavy rains, flash floods and consequent landslides that have hit the Iranian provinces of East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Kordestan, and Zanjan," the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims, injured and the affectees of this natural calamity. Our prayers are with those who are still missing as a result of this natural disaster. We pray for their early and safe recovery," a statement said.

Pir-Hossein Koulivand, head of Iran's Center for Emergency Medical Services, said in reported comments that several people were also injured in what he called the unprecedented floods. Endit