NEW DELHI: Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives and property due to heavy rainfall in several districts of Himachal Pradesh.

In a post on Facebook on Thursday, Gandhi mentioned that many people are still missing, and he extended his condolences to the affected families. The Congress leader also appealed to party workers to provide all possible assistance in the relief and rescue efforts.

"The news of loss of lives and property due to heavy rainfall in several districts of Himachal Pradesh is extremely saddening. Many people are still missing. I express my deep condolences to the affected families and hope for the safe return of those who are missing. The administration and relief teams are working with full dedication. I appeal to Congress workers to extend all possible help in the relief and rescue efforts. We must face this disaster together," Gandhi said.