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Dalai Lama mourns flood victims, urges climate change preparedness

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Dalai Lama offered condolences for the lives lost and damage caused by severe floods in Nepal and Tibet.
  • He identified climate change and other fundamental factors as clear signs behind the recurring disasters.
  • The spiritual leader urged that appropriate follow-up measures be taken to prevent future occurrences.

The Dalai Lama has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that recently struck Nepal and Tibet, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread damage to infrastructure. In a message posted on his website, the Tibetan spiritual leader conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by the tragedy.

I am heartbroken to hear of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and in Gyirong, Tibet, which have caused loss of life and severe damage to facilities.

— Dalai LamaExpressing sorrow over the recent floods.

Reflecting on the recurring nature of such disasters in the region, the Dalai Lama stated that the recent floods are a clear indication of underlying causes, including climate change. He emphasized the need to address these fundamental issues to prevent similar catastrophes from occurring in the future.

I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and I offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families and all those affected by this tragedy.

— Dalai LamaOffering condolences to the victims and their families.

"I am heartbroken to hear of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and in Gyirong, Tibet, which have caused loss of life and severe damage to facilities," the Dalai Lama said in his message. "I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and I offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families and all those affected by this tragedy."

This is clearly a sign of fundamental causes, such as climate change or other factors, as this region has experienced disasters many times in the past.

— Dalai LamaIdentifying climate change as a contributing factor to the floods.

The Dalai Lama urged that "appropriate follow-up measures be taken wherever possible to prevent such disasters from recurring." His call highlights a broader concern about environmental stability and the impact of climate change on vulnerable regions, stressing the importance of proactive measures and international cooperation in disaster preparedness.

I hope that appropriate follow-up measures will be taken wherever possible to prevent such disasters from recurring.

— Dalai LamaUrging preventative actions against future disasters.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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