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Nepal observes national mourning for over 1,340 flash flood victims
Nepal marked a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, for victims of flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in the Himalayas on August 26. Over 1,340 people died and nearly 5,000 remained missing, including 589 foreign nationals.
Nepal observed a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, the 13th day after flash floods devastated northern and central parts of the country. The disaster struck on August 26 following an ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, killing more than 1,340 people and leaving nearly 5,000 missing, including 589 foreign nationals.
The floods swept through Rasuwa, which borders China, as well as adjoining districts including Nuwakot and Dhading, along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems. They caused widespread loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure. The Nepalese government declared September 7 a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the catastrophic floods.
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Nepal observes national mourning for over 1,340 flash flood victims
Nepal marked a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, for victims of flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in the Himalayas on August 26. Over 1,340 people died and nearly 5,000 remained missing, including 589 foreign nationals.
Nepal observed a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, the 13th day after flash floods devastated northern and central parts of the country. The disaster struck on August 26 following an ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, killing more than 1,340 people and leaving nearly 5,000 missing, including 589 foreign nationals.
The floods swept through Rasuwa, which borders China, as well as adjoining districts including Nuwakot and Dhading, along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems. They caused widespread loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure. The Nepalese government declared September 7 a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the catastrophic floods.
- nepal floods
- nepal floods mourning day
- nepal glof
- nepal flood death toll
- Nepal floods
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