Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Thursday expressed deep grief and anguish over the large-scale loss of lives caused by the unprecedented rainfall, cloudburst, and flash floods in Jammu province.

He said the tragic incident, in which at least 41 people, including a large number of Vaishno Devi pilgrims, lost their lives in Reasi and Doda districts between Tuesday and Wednesday, is a grim reminder of how vulnerable Jammu and Kashmir remains to natural calamities.

Extending condolences to the bereaved families, Yaseen prayed for the speedy recovery of all those injured.

"The calamity has shaken the entire region. At a time when people from across the country com...