National mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims; national flag to fly at half-mast
Summary
Nepal is observing a day of national mourning for those who died in the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa. The national flag will fly at half-mast at government offices and Nepali diplomatic missions abroad as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
Key Points
- Nepal is observing a day of national mourning for victims of the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
- The government has ordered the national flag to fly at half-mast across the country and at Nepali diplomatic missions abroad.
- Police say 1,353 bodies have been recovered and 3,992 people remain missing.
- DNA samples have been collected to help identify the deceased, while rescue and recovery operations continue.
