ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolences to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in connection with the floods in several regions of the country, which caused the deaths of dozens of people.
As the press service of the executive body of the country told ArmInfo, the letter of condolences in particular states: "We are deeply shocked by the news about the flood in friendly Iran, and which lives for dozens of people. To the people of Iran, we wish the spirit of spirit of the families and friends of the victims. Armenia is ready at this difficult moment to lend Iran and provide the necessary assistance in overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster. "It should be noted that at least 19 people died and 119 suffered as a result of flooding in the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, reports Tasnim agency referring to the head of the emergency management of the country Pirkhoseyn Kulivand.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on local authorities to take the necessary measures in flood- affected areas. The president noted that flooding continues in the northern province of Gulistan and called for a cabinet meeting to assess damage to infrastructure, farms and personal property in the region.