Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today expressed profound grief over the loss of life from the recent torrential rains and resulting landslides in China.

According to a statement posted by the Government of Pakistan on X, offering condolences on behalf of Pakistan’s citizens and government, the Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the grieving families and those impacted by the catastrophe.

It may be noted that at least 30 people died in Beijing and more than 80,000 were evacuated to safety as heavy rains and floods ravage roads and houses in northern China. Eight other people died after a landslide on Monday in Chengde city, about three hours northeast of Beijing.