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Bhutanese king expresses solidarity with Assam flood victims
The king of Bhutan sent a kind letter to the leader of Assam, a place in India that had very big floods.
The floods were so bad that 103 people lost their lives, and many families lost their homes.
The king wanted to show that Bhutan cares, saying everyone in Bhutan feels sad and offers their prayers.
He also said that big disasters like these are happening more often and getting stronger.
The king explained that this is a reminder of how the changing climate affects the whole region.
He praised the leader of Assam for staying strong and leading the response during the crisis.
Bhutan promised to stand with Assam and support it while it rebuilds and recovers.
The message shows how neighboring countries can help each other in hard times.
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk expressed solidarity with the people of Assam amid devastating floods.
The floods in Assam have claimed 103 lives so far.
The king conveyed condolences in a letter addressed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and dated August 3.
The king highlighted the region's shared vulnerability to a changing global climate.
Bhutan offered wholehearted support and friendship as Assam rebuilds and recovers.
- Who
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan, addressing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- The king expressed condolences and full solidarity for devastating floods in Assam that killed 103 people.
- Where
- Assam, India, with the report filed from Guwahati; the king wrote from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
- When
- The letter was dated August 3 and shared with the media on Friday; the report was published August 14.
- Why
- To offer prayers for the deceased, commend the state's crisis response, and highlight the shared threat of climate change.
Key facts
- Sender
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan
- Recipient
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Flood death toll
- 103 people
- Letter date
- August 3
- Affected region
- Assam, India
- Report date
- August 14
- Report origin
- Guwahati (PTI)
Quotes
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk
Monarch of Bhutan
“"The people of Bhutan join me in conveying our heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency and the people of Assam, in particular those who have lost their families and homes in the recent floods."”
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