National flags flown at half-mast as country remembers victims of last month’s devastating floods

Nepal is observing a national day of mourning to remember more than 1,300 people who lost their lives in last month’s catastrophic floods.

Government offices across Nepal, as well as Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, are flying the national flag at half-mast on Monday as the country pays tribute to the victims. The observance comes on the 13th day since the devastating floods, according to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The floods caused widespread loss of life and destruction, leaving communities across the country struggling to cope with the aftermath. Families of the victims are mourning their loved ones as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

The national day of mourning provides an opportunity for the country to come together in remembrance of those who died in the disaster. The lowering of the national flag at government buildings and diplomatic missions abroad reflects the scale of the tragedy and the grief felt across Nepal.

Authorities have continued to assess the impact of the floods and the challenges facing affected communities. For many survivors, the focus remains on recovering from the devastation and rebuilding their lives.

As Nepal observes the day of mourning, the nation remembers the more than 1,300 lives lost and honours those affected by one of the country's most devastating recent natural disasters.