# Bhutan king expresses solidarity with Assam flood victims 2026-08-14T07:44:19+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressing condolences after floods killed 103 people, Hindustan Times reports. In a letter dated August 3, the king said the region's increasing disaster frequency is a stark reminder of shared vulnerability to climate change. He offered Bhutan's wholehearted support for recovery. Sarma thanked the king on social media, affirming the exceptional warmth in ties between Assam and Bhutan. The king praised Sarma's leadership during the crisis and said Bhutan stands in full solidarity with the people of Assam. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Assam floods, Bhutan, climate change, Himanta Biswa Sarma, King Jigme Khesar, solidarity Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhutan-king-expresses-solidarity-with-assam-flood-victims/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhutan-king-expresses-solidarity-with-assam-flood-victims/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.