The telegram reads, in part:
“I was saddened to learn about the heavy flood in the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, which took many lives and caused extensive damage.
In this difficult time, I would like to express my deep condolences to you and the Indian people.
Please pass on my words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims, and my wishes for a fast recovery to those affected by this natural disaster.”