Nepal holds day of mourning for more than 1,300 killed in floods
Nepal is observing a national day of mourning for the more than 1,300 people killed in catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse. Rescue operations remain ongoing as the government balances mourning rituals with the search for survivors.
Why it matters
This disaster highlights the increasing vulnerability of Himalayan regions to climate-related geological events.
Nepal flags fly at half-mast to mark a day of mourning after catastrophic Himalayan floods kill more than 1,300.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Bodies of victims at Devghat mass burial site in Chitwan, Nepal, September 1, 2026. [Adnan Abidi/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AP and Reuters Published On 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Nepal is holding a national day of mourning to remember more than 1,300 people who died in last month’s catastrophic floods.
Government offices in Nepal and missions abroad are flying the national flag at half-mast on Monday, the 13th day since the floods, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
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