New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday condoled the loss of life, the injuries and the loss of homes caused by the cloudburst in Uttarkashi, and urged the centre and state governments to expedite their relief efforts and deploy additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) if needed.

"The devastation caused by the cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) of Uttarakhand is extremely heartbreaking. Many people have lost their lives, and many others are missing. Homes have been completely destroyed. I express my deepest condolences to those affected by this horrific tragedy and pray for the safe return of those who are missing," Kharge posted on X.

"I appeal to the government and administration to expedite rel...