His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended his sympathy and support to the people of West Bengal who suffered loss of life and other hardship caused by Cyclone Bulbul. As a mark of solidarity, His Holiness made a donation from his Gaden Phodrang Trust towards the relief and rescue efforts. Bengal’s Department of Disaster Management has reported that 4.65 lakh (465,000) people have been affected by the cyclone.