Dalai Lama expresses sympathy for storm-hit Texas

DHARAMSHALA

: Noble peace laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday wrote to Texas Governor Greg Abbot to express sympathy towards the devastation wrought by Hurricane

Harvey

in Texas, United States.

Information and international relation department of Tibetan government in exile at its headquarters here issued a statement that the Dalai has written in the letter that he was saddened by reports of the unprecedented storm that has hit southeast Texas, especially the Houston area, causing loss of life and immense damage to property, as well as bringing hardship to thousands of people.

“I have fond memories of my several visits to Texas, the most recent being two years ago when I was the guest of my dear friend, President George W. Bush, and it pains me to see the havoc wrought by this extraordinarily massive storm,” the letter quoted.

The Dalai Lama acknowledged that efforts are being made to provide efficient rescue and relief to those affected by the worst flooding in over a decade. He expressed a wish to convey his deep sympathy and condolences to the bereaved and those who have been left devastated by this catastrophe.