Dushanbe, 11th of september. (NIAT “Khovar”). - The president of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Turkish counterpart, President Abdullah Gul, over recent huge floods, according to presidential press service. The head of the Government also asked to convey his deep condolences to the families and relatives of the flood victims. International media report the death toll following huge floods that swept through Istanbul and north-western Turkey on September 8-10, has risen to at least 31 people, with others still missing. Authorities have begun the clear-up, while teams are still searching for the missing, after what the prime minister called the "disaster of the century". The rain - described as the heaviest in 80 years - has abated, but more is expected in the coming days.