Nepal Holds National Mourning After Deadly Floods Kill Over 1,300

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood - Reuters

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood  Reuters

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300 - AP News

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300  AP News

Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster

Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.

Nepal holds day of mourning for more than 1,300 killed in floods

Nepal flags fly at half-mast to mark a day of mourning after catastrophic Himalayan floods kill more than 1,300.

Nepal’s US$2.5 billion flood bill puts UN climate fund to its biggest test yet

Nepal is seeking financial aid following the catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people and caused billions of dollars in economic losses, tapping a global financial mechanism established to address the impacts of climate change in developing countries. Kathmandu has formally requested the UN-backed Fund for responding to Loss and Damage to “respond rapidly, directly and effectively” amid the country’s worst natural disaster in decades. In a letter signed by Finance Minister Swarnim Wa...

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Nepal holds day of mourning for victims of devastating floods as families pray missing still alive

Nepal held a national day of mourning on Monday for victims of devastating glacial floods, as families of missing hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels prayed rescuers might yet find them alive. The August 26 glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,398 people, with more than 5,500 missing, including around 800 foreigners. Flags flew at half-mast, with candlelight vigils planned later in the day, following traditional Hindu mourning rituals on the 13th ...

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