Nepal has observed a national day of mourning following devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 1,398 lives along the Nepal-China border.
The disaster, which struck on August 26 after a glacial and mountain collapse, caused widespread destruction across affected communities in Nepal and Tibet. More than 5,500 people are still reported missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals.
The mourning comes as families continue to search for loved ones who remain unaccounted for, particularly workers believed to be trapped inside tunnels at several hydropower projects.
Rescue teams have intensified operations at the affected sites, with particular attention on hydropower facilities where hundreds of workers are still missing. Teams from Nepal and several other countries have been involved in efforts to locate survivors and recover victims.
Despite the scale of the disaster, rescue operations have recorded some successes, with several people found alive after spending days trapped in flooded hydropower tunnels.
The Nepalese government has continued to mobilise security personnel, rescue specialists and equipment while receiving assistance from international partners. Authorities are also working to identify recovered victims and provide support to affected families.
As the country mourns those who lost their lives, rescue workers remain focused on finding the missing and providing assistance to communities devastated by the floods.
