Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to express his sadness at the loss of life and unprecedented destruction of property and infrastructure in several parts of the state caused by this year's extremely heavy monsoon rains. He also made a donation to support relief efforts for flood victims.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, wrote to Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, on September 9, 2025, expressing his sadness at the loss of life and unprecedented destruction of property and infrastructure in Shimla, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi and Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh, which destroyed roads and bridges, disrupted normal life, blocked many roads, including national highways, submerged houses and damaged crops. Major road links, such as the Chandigarh-Manali Highway and the Manali-Atal Tunnel Road, were affected.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote, "I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to you, to the families who have lost loved ones, and to everyone affected by this natural disaster."
"I am aware that the State Government and all concerned agencies are engaged in urgent relief and rehabilitation work. As a token of my solidarity with the people of the state, I have asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation as a contribution to the relief and rehabilitation efforts," the Spiritual leader of Tibet wrote.
His Holiness stated, "As you know, Dharamshala has been my home for more than 65 years. I often refer to the state’s Chief minister as ‘our Chief Minister’. I deeply appreciate the friendship and hospitality that people from all spheres of society in Himachal Pradesh have shown me and my fellow Tibetans all these years."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded by offering his prayers and best wishes.
