UAE President, VPs send condolences to President of India over floods victims

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 06:51

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences following the devastating landslides that have swept through Kerala in India.

Over 120 people have been killed and many more are still missing after heavy rain collapsed hillsides on Tuesday.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and the families of the victims, as well as wishing all those injured a speedy recovery.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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