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PV Sindhu Condemns Nepal-Tibet Floods, Urges Dignity for Victims
Severe floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
Many people died, and others, including Kailash pilgrims, went missing.
A group connected to the Isha Foundation was reportedly caught near Gyirong in Tibet.
Sadhguru became very upset while asking for help finding them.
Badly damaged roads, bridges and communication systems made rescue work difficult.
PV Sindhu said the tragedy was heartbreaking.
She asked people to respect victims and their families by not sharing disturbing videos.
She also said her parents had planned to join the pilgrimage but cancelled before it began.
PV Sindhu reacted after Sadhguru became emotional over missing Kailash Yatra pilgrims.
An Isha Foundation group was caught in flash floods near Gyirong in Tibet.
The floods struck on August 26 and killed hundreds, while many people remained missing.
Rescue efforts were hindered by damaged roads, bridges and communication networks.
Sindhu urged people not to share videos showing victims in their final moments.
- Who
- Kailash pilgrims, tourists, an Isha Foundation group, Sadhguru and PV Sindhu were involved or affected.
- What
- Flash floods killed hundreds and left many people missing, prompting appeals for rescue help and compassion online.
- Where
- The floods occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border, including the Gyirong area in Tibet.
- When
- The disaster struck on Wednesday, August 26.
- Why
- A massive flash flood swept through the region, while damaged infrastructure made rescue efforts difficult.
Key facts
- Disaster date
- Wednesday, August 26
- Affected region
- The Nepal-Tibet border, including Gyirong in Tibet
- Casualties
- Hundreds were reported killed, with many others missing
- Missing group
- An Isha Foundation group travelling to or returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage
- Rescue obstacles
- Roads, bridges and communication networks were badly damaged
- PV Sindhu's appeal
- She urged users not to share videos showing people in their final moments
- Sadhguru's appeal
- He asked for help with rescue efforts and information about the missing pilgrims
Quotes
PV Sindhu
Indian badminton player who reacted publicly to Sadhguru’s video and the flood tragedy
“Please show compassion in what you share online. Some videos show people in their final moments. They were someone’s mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter. Their families should never have to discover or relive their loss through social media.”
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“The Nepal–Tibet floods are truly horrific. My deepest condolences to every family that has lost someone, and my prayers are with those still waiting for news of their loved ones.”
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