RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman have sent cables of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the flood victims in Flores Island, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Wednesday.

In their messages, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince expressed condolences and sympathy to the president, the family of the victims, and the people of Indonesia, praying to Allah Almighty to bless the souls of the deceased.

Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said on Monday that at least 44 people died in flash flooding and landslides that hit the island of Flores on Sunday.

According to the agency, 26 people were missing and nine others were injured. Additionally, 17 houses were said to have been washed away, while 60 others were submerged in mud. — SG