The message from the Prime Minister of Russia to Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi reads, in part:

“On behalf of the Russian Government, and from myself, please accept my sincere condolences on the numerous victims and destruction caused by the large-scale flood in northern India.

“Please convey my sympathy and support to the families and friends of those killed, and wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Dmitry Medvedev also expressed his hope that the situation in the regions affected by the flood will improve soon.