Narendra Modi expresses grief over Japan volcano eruption

New Delhi, Sep 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday expressed "sadness" over volcanic eruptions in Japan and said his prayers are with the affected people.

"News of a volcanic eruption at Mount Ontake in Japan is quite saddening. My prayers with the affected," Modi said.

At least 30 people are believed to have died. Four victims were flown down Sunday, and rescuers returned to 3,067-meter (10,062-foot) Mt. Ontake and about 250 people were trapped following a sudden volcanic eruption in Japan.

IANS