Key facts
- Nepal observed a day of mourning on Monday for flood victims.
- At least 1,380 people have been killed by a glacial outburst flood on August 26.
- More than 5,500 people remain missing.
- Search operations are focused on hydropower stations, with specialized teams assisting.
- Four people have been rescued in recent days, including a Chinese national.
Nepal observed a day of mourning on Monday for the more than 1,380 people killed in a catastrophic flood and mudslide that occurred on August 26. Government offices flew the national flag at half-mast as families concluded traditional Hindu mourning rituals. The disaster, triggered by a glacial outburst on the Nepal-China border, buried towns and highways under debris, leaving over 5,500 people missing.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with a focus on hydropower stations where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped. Four individuals, including a Chinese national, have been rescued in recent days. Chinese officials reported recovering 12 additional bodies in Tibet. The government has not organized wider public ceremonies due to the ongoing search efforts.