The United States today said it is ready to assist India in dealing with the aftermath of massive flooding in north Indian states.
Expressing condolences over the tragic death of people due to floods in Uttarakhand and other states, a senior State Department official said that the US government is ready to help India if requested.
"The United States, of course, stands ready to help in any way that we can, if the government of India thinks that would be useful. And our authorities are in close touch now with the appropriate Indian authorities," the official, travelling with the Secretary of State John Kerry to India, told reporters.
"The United States extends its condolences to the people and to the government of India for the terrible loss of life that has occurred as a result of the floods in northern India", he added.
Over 200 people have been killed and thousands remain stranded in Uttarakhand and parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh states due to massive flooding caused by incessant rainfall.
