Nepali Families Hold Symbolic Funerals for Flood Victims

One week after deadly flash floods devastated Himalayan villages, grieving families held symbolic ceremonies to release the souls of missing relatives, while recovery teams continue searching through the debris.

2 Sept, 09:01 — 2 Sept, 09:01

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Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods

Nepali families held symbolic funerals on Wednesday to “liberate the souls” of relatives missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region a week ago. Emergency teams have recovered more than 1,100 bodies, and nearly 4,500 people are missing after the gigantic wave of freezing water, rocks and debris […]

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