Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people

Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday to honor the victims of the August 26 floods that swept across parts of the country. Flags were lowered to half-mast at government offices as a sign of respect, and families and communities marked the day by completing traditional mourning rituals that accompany such losses. The observance fell on the 13th day since the disaster, which authorities say killed more than 1,300 people nationwide. Across towns and districts, public ceremonies and prayers reflected a shared sense of grief and resilience as residents reflected on the scale of the tragedy and its impact on families and communities. The day served as a focal point for remembrance, with officials offering condolences and reaffirming commitments to support affected areas and to provide help to those who lost loved ones. While many are still coping with the immediate aftermath, the mourning period underscored the nation’s collective response and the importance of coming together in the face of catastrophe. The floods, which struck on August 26, are among the deadliest disasters in recent memory for the country, prompting nationwide expressions of sympathy and calls for solidarity.