Haley expresses solidarity with Kerala flood victims

Press Trust of India  |  United Nations 

US to the UN has expressed solidarity with those affected by the devastating floods in Kerala, which is facing the deadliest in nearly 100 years.

Unprecedented floods due to incessant rain have created havoc in Kerala, causing immeasurable misery and devastation. As per the official records, since August 8, over 231 people have died and more than 10 lakh have been displaced.

"Our hearts go out to our Indian brothers and sisters in who have been affected by the worst monsoon and flooding in over 100 years. We send special prayers to those who have lost a loved one and to all the families of the region as they begin to rebuild," said in a message tweeted by the to the UN.

UN Antonio Guterres' had said last week that the is "saddened" by the loss of life, destruction and displacement caused by severe floods in and is following the situation very closely.

"Our humanitarian colleagues as well as the country team in have been following the recent floods very closely. The is of course saddened by the loss of life, destruction and displacement caused by floods in India," Dujarric had told reporters.

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First Published: Sat, August 25 2018. 11:05 IST