New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS): President Pranab Mukherjee Friday condoled the deaths caused by floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir.

In his message to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra, Mukherjee said: "I am deeply saddened to learn about the heavy rains leading to floods and landslides in certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which have caused loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway."

He called upon the state government and other authorities to provide "all possible aid" to the bereaved families, as well as medical assistance to the injured.

"Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons," the president said.

Sixty people have died in floods across Jammu and Kashmir in the past two days while hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes due to incessant rains in the worst such situation in 50 years.