Pakistan extends condolences over loss by flash floods in Iran

Pakistan extends condolences over loss by flash floods in Iran

Foreign Office spokesperson Dr. Muhammad Faisal has said the people and government of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Iran over loss of lives and property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces.

In a Tweet, he said our hearts go out to the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, in Iran, the death toll from major floods swamping much of the country has risen to twenty one.

Rescue services say nineteen people were killed and 98 injured in the southern city of Shiraz, while one person died in the western province of Kermanshah and another in Lorestan in the west.