Nepal declares national day of mourning after deadly floods kill 1,380

Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday following catastrophic flooding that killed at least 1,380 people nearly two weeks ago. Government buildings flew flags at half-mast as the country paid tribute to the victims of one of its deadliest recent natural disasters. The floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, swept through communities across the Himalayan nation, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. The death toll makes this one of the most devastating flood events Nepal has experienced in recent memory. Rescue and recovery operations have been ongoing since the disaster struck, with authorities working to reach affected and isolated communities. The national mourning day reflects the scale of the tragedy and the government's formal acknowledgment of the immense loss of life.