https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-marks-national-mourning-day-after-deadly-floodContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-marks-national-mourning-day-after-deadly-floodhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-marks-national-mourning-day-after-deadly-flood#u61925Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:32 +0000Nepal held a national day of mourning on Monday to honor those killed in glacial flash floods that occurred on August 26. Government offices lowered flags as families concluded traditional mourning rituals. International recognition followed with UEFA announcing a minute of silence and solidarity banners at all Champions League fixtures this week. While the nation commemorates the dead, families of hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels are expressing anger over the speed of rescue operations for the thousands still missing.Why it mattersThe disaster involved a massive mudslide and flash https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-marks-national-mourning-day-after-deadly-floodhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-marks-national-mourning-day-after-deadly-flood#u60973Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:36:11 +0000Nepal has declared a national day of mourning after deadly floods and a massive mudslide on the China border killed more than 1,300 people. Rescue teams continue searching for 5,500 missing persons. In the predominantly Hindu nation, mourning periods typically last 13 days, with family members remaining home to receive visitors. Some families have resorted to symbolic cremations due to the scale of the disaster. Reports indicate the national health system is unprepared to handle the resulting crisis.Why it mattersThe disaster hit Nepal's worst-hit districts with mudslides and flooding. Th