Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the volcanic eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan.

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"News of a volcanic eruption at Mount Ontake in Japan is quite saddening. My prayers with the affected," said Prime Minister Modi, currently on a bilateral visit to the United States of America.

Mount Ontake, a popular climbing destination on the main Japanese island of Honshu, witnessed a fatal volcanic eruption on Saturday, reportedly killing four people.

At least 27 are also presumed to have perished in a sudden rain of ash and stone.

Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) soldiers and police officers are continuously airlifting the bodies and people stuck at the peak of Mount Ontake.

According to reports around 250 people were present to go for a hike when the eruption took place.