TEHRAN -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a message to the nation voiced sorrow over the death of nationals in recent floods that raged through northeastern Province of Golestan. Ayatollah Khamenei said, "He was grieved to hear that once again the province had fallen victim to natural disasters, and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased."

He also called on the concerned officials to expedite relief aid dispatch to the affected areas, and also see to it that the recurrence of floods in the province is decreased.

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 35 people since Monday evening in northern Golestan Province near the Caspian Sea, said IRNA.

About 300 people were killed during flash floods which struck parts of the province on August 10 last year.