Tehran -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Assefi here on Sunday extended condolences on the loss of lives in the monsoon floods in India, IRNA reported.

Sympathizing with the families of the victims, he conveyed deep condolences of the Iranian government and nation to the Indian people and government.

A railway bridge has virtually been washed away at Palghar town in Thane district by the rains which has totally disrupted intercity train services.