Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the victims of the massive flooding that hit the west European country.

In his cable, King Salman said: "We have learned that floods have hit your country, leaving dozens dead, with a number of people missing. We share the pain of your country caused by the devastation and we send to your country, the families of the deceased and the people, our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, hoping for the safety of the people who are unaccounted for."

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman sent a similar cable to the German chancellor.

Earlier in the day, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg over the deadly floods.

In a statement on Friday, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed the Kingdom's sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased, and to the governments and people of the countries affected by the devastation. The ministry also expressed wishes for the survival of the missing and a speedy recovery for the injured.

According to the media reports, at least 120 people have so far died and hundreds more in western Europe are unaccounted for after some of the worst floodings in decades.

In Germany, the death toll stands at over 100 while at least 20 people have lost lives in Belgium. The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland are also affected.