New Delhi, July 17: President A P J Abdul Kalam has expressed his grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in flash floods following a cloud burst in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh yesterday. In a message to state Chief Minister Vir Bhadra Singh late last evening, the president said he was "saddened" over the loss of lives in the floods at Shillagarh village, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said here. "I understand that many of those who died were working on a hydro-power project. I'm sure that authorities are providing all possible help to those injured in the tragic incident," the letter said and sought to convey the president's condolences to the families of those who lost their dear ones in the tragedy. Bureau Report