As Nepal mourns, Sadhguru calls for Himalayan nations to unite against climate change
Summary
Sadhguru called on Himalayan nations to unite against climate change during a solidarity event in Lalitpur for Nepal’s flood victims. Isha Foundation also announced Rs10 million for Nepal’s disaster relief fund as search and rescue efforts continued after the devastating flash floods.
Key Points
- Isha Foundation cancelled its ‘Mystic Eye’ programme and held ‘In Solidarity with Nepal’ at The Plaza in Lalitpur after the August 26 flash floods.
- Sadhguru urged India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan to create a body to protect the Himalayas and said the disaster should be seen as a physical phenomenon, not divine will.
- Isha Nepal announced a donation of Rs10 million to the Government of Nepal Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
- The floods have killed 794 people and left 2,502 missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in affected areas.
