<p>The US has condoled the loss of lives due to the avalanche caused by a glacial burst in India's Uttarakhand state and extended wishes for a speedy recovery of those injured.</p>.<p>"Our thoughts are with our Indian friends and partners during this challenging time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and we hope for a successful rescue effort and a speedy and full recovery for the injured," Ned Price, spokesperson of the Department of State told reporters, said.</p>.<p>A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations and trapped more than 100 labourers who are feared dead.</p>.<p>Twenty-six bodies have been recovered and 171 people still missing as multiple agencies worked at rescuing over 30 workers feared trapped in a tunnel at a power project site.</p>.<p>Congressman Tony Cardenas also expressed his concerns for the people suffered in the incident.</p>.<p>"Praying for the people of India," he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>"We are witnessing the devastating effects of climate change. This is not a crisis we can ignore. This now deserves a response," he added.</p>
<p>The US has condoled the loss of lives due to the avalanche caused by a glacial burst in India's Uttarakhand state and extended wishes for a speedy recovery of those injured.</p>.<p>"Our thoughts are with our Indian friends and partners during this challenging time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and we hope for a successful rescue effort and a speedy and full recovery for the injured," Ned Price, spokesperson of the Department of State told reporters, said.</p>.<p>A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations and trapped more than 100 labourers who are feared dead.</p>.<p>Twenty-six bodies have been recovered and 171 people still missing as multiple agencies worked at rescuing over 30 workers feared trapped in a tunnel at a power project site.</p>.<p>Congressman Tony Cardenas also expressed his concerns for the people suffered in the incident.</p>.<p>"Praying for the people of India," he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>"We are witnessing the devastating effects of climate change. This is not a crisis we can ignore. This now deserves a response," he added.</p>