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Dalai Lama prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet

From Daily Star · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Dalai Lama is praying for all those killed in devastating floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet.
  • At least 165 people have died, and over 1,300 are missing following the disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border.
  • The spiritual leader suggested climate change or other factors could be underlying causes and hoped for measures to prevent future disasters.

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama announced Thursday he is praying for everyone who perished in the devastating floods and landslides that struck Nepal and Tibet. The disaster, which occurred on Wednesday, has claimed at least 165 lives, with more than 1,300 people still missing along the Nepal-Tibet border.

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

— The Dalai LamaExpressing his condolences for the victims of the Nepal-Tibet floods.

"I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and offer my sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and to all those affected by this tragedy," the 91-year-old leader stated. The Dalai Lama, who resides in exile in India, is globally recognized for his advocacy for greater autonomy for Tibet, which Beijing considers an integral part of China.

Since this region has seen calamities in the past as well, these are certainly symptoms of a deeper underlying cause -- whether climate change or other factors

— The Dalai LamaSuggesting potential causes for the recurring natural disasters in the region.

Reflecting on the region's history of calamities, the Dalai Lama commented, "Since this region has seen calamities in the past as well, these are certainly symptoms of a deeper underlying cause -- whether climate change or other factors." He expressed hope that "appropriate follow-up measures will be taken, wherever possible, to help ensure that such disasters do not recur."

I hope that appropriate follow-up measures will be taken, wherever possible, to help ensure that such disasters do not recur.

— The Dalai LamaExpressing a desire for preventative actions against future disasters.

Penpa Tsering, the president of the India-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), described the event as a "catastrophe" on Wednesday. "The news of casualties and widespread destruction ...and of the hundreds still missing, is heartbreaking," Tsering said. China, however, labels the exiled Tibetan community as "nothing but a separatist political group."

The news of casualties and widespread destruction ...and of the hundreds still missing, is heartbreaking

— Penpa TseringThe president of the Central Tibetan Administration describing the impact of the disaster.
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