Published 17:57 IST, February 10th 2021
Dalai Lama expresses grief over Uttarakhand glacier disaster; makes donation from his fund
The 14th Dalai Lama has written a letter to Uttarakhand CM paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the floods in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
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The 14th Dalai Lama on Wednesday wrote a letter to Uttarakhand Cheif Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat expressing grief over the devastation at the state's Chamoli district in light of the horrific glacier break and resulting flash flooding in the state. The Dalai Lama Trust will also provide relief money to the Uttarakhand government to emerge from the disaster.
Dalai Lama's letter to Uttarakhand CM
While offering his sympathy and support to the People of Uttarakhand, Dalai Lama wrote in a letter, “I offer my condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and pray for them. I also pray for the safety and well being of those who are still missing. I understand that both the Central and the State Governments are engaged in rescue work and are doing their utmost to provide relief to people affected by this calamity. As a gesture of solidarity with the people of Uttarakhand, I have asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation towards the relief and rescue efforts.”
Apart from Dalai Lama, several other famous personalities including Bollywood actors, politicians, cricketers and others have shared their condolences to the families of victims. Haryana government donated Rs 11 crore in the view of rescue operations and re-construction of the dams and bridges in the affected areas. Indian batsman-wicketkeeper Rishab Pant also donated his match fee for the well being of the affected.
Glacier breach in U'khand
The glacier burst in the Chamoli district in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand and caused severe destruction in the areas of Joshimath. According to the reports, the death toll has reached 33 and near 174 people, including the workers of the Rishiganga hydro project, are still missing.
17:56 IST, February 10th 2021